The UK will host the COP 26 UN Climate Change conference from October 31 to November 12. This year marks the26th Conference of Parties (thus the name COP26) and will be held in the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. What is Conference of Parties? COP comes under the United Nations...
In an effort to battle climate change, PM Modi has made the following announcements at the ongoing COP26 summit in Glasgow: India will achieve net zero emissions latest by 2070. By 2030, India will ensure 50% of its energy will be sourced from renewable sources. ...
In India, seven states namely, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab & Madhya Pradesh and two union territories Lakshadweep & Puducherry are celebrating Foundation Day on November 1, 2021. Highlights of Celebrating Foundation Day Earlier, Tamil Nadu also used to celebrate its foundation day...
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31, every year. Key facts Government of India had introduced this day in 2014 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Year 2021 marked 146th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Why Rashtriya Ekta...
Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme on October 31, 2021. Scheme was launched at Anand, Gujarat with the objective of doubling farmer’s income and making a Atmanirbhar Bharat. Dairy Sahakar Scheme The scheme was launched with a total investment...
India officially endorsed a website made by Indian climate experts, listing the historical carbon dioxide emissions of developed countries. Highlights India endorsed the emission list ahead of commencement of the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow in Scotland. Emission list was created...
On October 28, 2021, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the first ship of “Project 15B Class Destroyer Visakhapatnam” to the Indian Navy. Key points The ship is likely to commission in November. It was constructed using indigenous steel. It is among the largest destroyers that are...
Government of Odisha announced full exemption of motor vehicles taxes and registration fees on electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. Highlights This decision was taken for encouraging faster adoption of EVs. Exemption was granted under the Odisha Motor Vehicles Taxation Act and is applicable till...
On October 31, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Spanish Counterpart Pedro Sanchez following the G20 summit in Rome. Highlights During the meeting, PM Modi invited more investments from Spain in India’s infrastructure projects. Both the leaders exchanged their views on robust bilateral ties,...
New Zealand has become the first country to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to report the impacts of climate change on their business. About: The new laws will require financial firms to explain how they would manage climate-related risks and opportunities, and the disclosure requirements will be based on...
