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World Bank Supports Chennai’s Sustainable Waste Management Goals

June 12, 2024

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), with help from the World Bank, wants to improve the way it handles trash so that it can set up a system that will last until 2026 or 2027. These attempts are mostly about stopping ..

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Bonn Climate Conference Focuses on Finance Goals

June 7, 2024

Climate funding is still an important part of the global effort to stop climate change. The Bonn Climate Change Conference, which is also known as the 60th Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies, began on June 3, 2024. This meeting ..

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What is 5 Trillion Dollar Economy Goal of India?

April 28, 2024

The term “5 Trillion Dollar Economy” refers to the economic goal set by the Indian government to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) of $5 trillion by 2024-25. This ambitious target aims to transform India into a global economic powerhouse ..

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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Climate Finance Update: $89.6 Billion in 2021, Doubts Over $100 Billion Goal

November 29, 2023

According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), developed countries contributed and mobilized a total of $89.6 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2021. This marked a 7.6% increase from the previous ..

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Goa High Court Orders Tiger Reserve in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

November 1, 2023

On July 24, 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued significant directives to the Goa government regarding the establishment of a tiger reserve in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) and neighboring regions. The court instructed the state ..

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GI Tag for Goan Cashew

October 12, 2023

In a significant development, Goan cashew, known for its long and cherished heritage, has been awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition, granted by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai, establishes Goan cashew as a unique product originating from ..

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Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026

September 25, 2023

The Goa government has recently approved the ‘Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026,’ allowing the erection of temporary beach shacks, deck beds, and umbrellas for the upcoming three tourist seasons. Beach shacks, made from eco-friendly materials, have been a popular attraction ..

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Goa Offers India’s First Free IVF Treatment Service

August 16, 2023

Goa has set a groundbreaking precedent by becoming the first Indian state to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, alongside assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the service at Goa Medical College ..

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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

July 26, 2023

Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and other regions mentioned in the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) communications and plans prepared by the Goa forest department as ..

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