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New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance

December 7, 2023

Negotiations are currently taking place at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai regarding the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance. Informal Consultations and Draft Text Review ..

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JT-60SA Commences Operations

December 6, 2023

On December 1, the world witnessed the official commencement of operations for JT-60SA, the largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor, located in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. This groundbreaking project is a collaborative effort between the European Union and Japan. Key ..

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India and Kenya Sign 5 Pacts

December 6, 2023

The discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto resulted in the signing of five pacts, fostering cooperation in diverse fields such as sports, education, and digital solutions. Both leaders unveiled a joint vision document to ..

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South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA)

December 5, 2023

A 68-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for composing a poem praising North Korea, violating South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA). The poem, titled ‘Means of Unification,’ lauds the benefits of reunification under North ..

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COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

December 5, 2023

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed the Declaration on Climate and Health on December 2. Notably, India has ..

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Unprecedented Monkeypox Outbreak in the DRC

December 5, 2023

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe monkeypox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a staggering 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths from January 1 to November 12, 2023. This marks the highest ..

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India Elected as Member of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee

December 4, 2023

India has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). This development took place during the 46th meeting held at the FAO Headquarters ..

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India Re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

December 4, 2023

In a recent assembly, India achieved a significant milestone by being re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 biennium. This re-election places India in the esteemed Category of 10 states with the “largest interest in international ..

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White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

December 2, 2023

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

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Launch of LeadIT 2.0 at COP28 in Dubai

December 2, 2023

On the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled LeadIT 2.0, emphasizing an inclusive and just industry transition. This initiative prioritizes the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology along with providing financial assistance to emerging ..

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