Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

UNEP Report on Sustainable Cooling

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India Auctions 20 Critical Mineral Blocks

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 5-6, 2023

1. Why did India not sign the global renewable energy pledge at the COP28 summit recently? [A] Development concerns[B] Lack of resources[C] Political disagreement[D] Technological limitations Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Development concerns] Notes:India has declined to sign on to ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 6, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 6, 2023 INDIA Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh. India extended a $250 million Line of Credit for modernisation of agriculture in Kenya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ..

Global Carbon Emission Projections for 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

NTWB’s Inaugural Meeting

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches “Gram Manchitra” App

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

JT-60SA Commences Operations

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs