In News Recently, an initiative was announced by India and the United Kingdom to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders. They call for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ to improve the viability of solar power. About It was announced on the second day of the COP26. The focus is to […]
In News Recently, the fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held virtually. About This virtual meeting was presided by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy (GoI) and the President of the ISA Assembly. Key Points Discussed India: Solar & renewable energy: It is time to get together to […]
In News Recently, experts have suggested the need to review the role of the IMF. The experts made suggestions to change the economic weights of emerging countries, stressing completing quota reforms and maintaining data integrity. About Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India analysed the issue of IMF quota reforms in a research […]
In News Recently, India’s Agriculture Minister addressed the G20 Agriculture meeting virtually. It is one of the ministerial meetings organised as part of the G20 Leaders Summit 2021 to be hosted by Italy in October 2021. Key Highlights of G20 Ministers for Agriculture Meeting Achieving Food Security: The Meeting ended with the approval of a […]
In News India along with other G4 countries is pushing towards expansion of the permanent Council of UNSC. About While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has continued to remain non-committal on the issue. India is currently (in […]
In News Recently, India took over the UNSC presidency for August 2021 and maritime security, counter-terrorism are key priorities. About This is India’s first presidency in the UNSC during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. The two-year tenure of India as a non-permanent member of the UNSC began on January 1, […]
In News Denmark signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and Instrument of Ratification with India. About Denmark has become the first country to ratify International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) after amendments in the ISA FA entered into force on January 8, 2021. The amendment was opening […]
In News Recently, India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index. About Index The World Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). It was first published in 1989. It is a comprehensive annual report and a worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the World Food Safety Day celebrations. The observance is jointly facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). About World Food Safety Day It is organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority […]
In News Recently, the International Energy Agency released the World Energy Investment 2021 report. Major highlights of the report Investment Global energy investment is expected to rebound this year and increase 10 per cent year-on-year to around $1.9 trillion. Most of this investment will flow towards power and end-use sectors, shifting out of traditional fossil […]
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