Page-21 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Madhya Pradesh Road Connectivity and Resilience Project

December 7, 2023

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have officially inked a $175 million loan agreement to enhance connectivity and resilience of roads in Madhya Pradesh. The project aims to improve road connectivity across 14 districts, promoting balanced ..

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India’s Strategic Focus on Duqm Port

December 7, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik later this month, with a primary focus on strengthening India’s presence at the strategically located Duqm Port in Oman. This visit marks Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s ..

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Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023

December 7, 2023

Dehradun is preparing to host the Global Investors Summit on December 8-9, anticipating the participation of 5,000 delegates from India and abroad. The summit is geared towards showcasing investor-friendly policies, good governance, and sustainable practices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ..

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UNEP Report on Sustainable Cooling

December 7, 2023

A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. Critical Role of the Cooling Sector The cooling ..

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India Auctions 20 Critical Mineral Blocks

December 7, 2023

India has initiated the auction of 20 blocks containing critical minerals, including lithium, essential for batteries and electric vehicles. Let’s explore the details of this significant development. Bidding Process and Mineral Value The auction, which began on November 29, involves ..

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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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Global Carbon Emission Projections for 2023

December 6, 2023

According to an international research team, carbon emissions in India are expected to rise by 8.2 percent in 2023, while China is projected to see a 4 percent increase. The findings come from the Global Carbon Budget report, a comprehensive ..

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NTWB’s Inaugural Meeting

December 6, 2023

The inaugural meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB), convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), took place on December 5, 2023, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. Chaired by Shri Sunil J. Singhi, the ..

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Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches “Gram Manchitra” App

December 6, 2023

In a strategic move to enhance spatial planning at the Gram Panchayat level, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced the Geographic Information System (GIS) application known as “Gram Manchitra”. This innovative application leverages geo-spatial technology to empower Gram Panchayats in ..

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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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