Page-26 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

UN Climate Report Warns of Closing Window to Limit Global Warming

September 9, 2023

A new report from UN Climate emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, stating that the window of opportunity to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is rapidly closing. The report, part of the Global ..

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India and US Settle WTO Poultry Dispute, Reduce Tariffs on American Products

September 9, 2023

India and the United States have reached an agreement to settle their longstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) poultry dispute. As part of the settlement, India will reduce tariffs on various American products, including frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh, frozen, dried, ..

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RBI Encourages Fintech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) for Ethical Practices

September 9, 2023

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has called upon fintech entities to establish Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs). He emphasizes the need for SROs in the fintech sector to address issues related to market integrity, data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk ..

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RBI to Phase Out Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR)

September 9, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the phased discontinuation of the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR), introduced on August 10, 2023. Following a review, the RBI aims to release I-CRR funds gradually to avoid shocks to system liquidity ..

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Regulatory Framework for Asset Valuation in Insolvency Resolution to Be Strengthened

September 8, 2023

The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced plans to strengthen the regulatory framework governing professionals who value the assets of distressed companies in the context of insolvency resolution. This step will ensure the accuracy and authenticity of valuation reports ..

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Indian States Witness Extreme Temperature Increase: Report

September 8, 2023

A recent report by Climate Central reveals that Kerala, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands experienced exceptionally high temperatures, more than three degrees higher, during June to August this year. The report uses the Climate Shift Index (CSI) to ..

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The Gender Snapshot 2023 Report

September 8, 2023

The United Nations has released a report stating that the goal of achieving gender equality by 2030, as set by the U.N., is unlikely to be realized due to deeply ingrained biases against women in various sectors such as health, ..

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Indore Tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey

September 8, 2023

Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the results of the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (clean air survey) in Bhopal, with Indore, Madhya Pradesh, claiming the top spot among million-plus population cities. The survey, in its second ..

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