US Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 61% by 2035

The United States has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, compared to 2005, aiming for a 50-52% reduction by 2030. The updated target is part of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 22-23, 2024

1. What is the rank of India in the Network Readiness Index 2024? [A] 35th[B] 42nd[C] 49th[D] 54th Show Answer Correct Answer: C [49th] Notes:India ranks 49th in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024), improving by 11 places from ..

India Signs $350 Million Loan Agreement with ADB

The Government of India has recently signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance the logistics sector. This $350 million loan is part of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programme, which aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India and Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise

The Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi after a successful visit that enhanced cooperation between the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). This four-day visit included various activities aimed at improving maritime security collaboration. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024

The Maharashtra assembly recently passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, aimed at modernizing the state’s prison system. This legislation is based on the 2023 Model Prisons Bill from the central government and introduces substantial reforms. New Infrastructure ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

World Meditation Day Observed on December 21

The United Nations General Assembly has recently declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, which aims to promote awareness of meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. It was co-sponsored by several nations, including India and Mexico, and emphasizes the right ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA), Bill

The central government has introduced a draft bill to combat unregulated lending, which follows recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s Working Group on Digital Lending. The bill is known as the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) and aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Phewa Dialogue 2024

The Phewa Dialogue series commenced recently, marking collaboration between Nepal and China, in Pokhara, a city renowned for its picturesque lake. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the dialogue, denoting its importance for regional cooperation. Purpose of the Phewa Dialogue ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs