Context: Finance has been a key point of climate change negotiations since the UN-led negotiations in 1991.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified finance, capacity-building, and technology transfer as critical enablers of climate action in developing countries. COP29: Takeaways and Stand of India Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) refers to an intergovernmental body of the United Nations. They are tasked to enhance scientific information on climatechange brought about by some human activities.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) refers to an intergovernmental body of the United Nations. They are tasked to enhance scientific information on climatechange brought about by some human activities.
Protests against Abolition of Districts in Rajasthan
Context: Protests against the Rajasthan government’s decision to abolish nine newly created districts continued for a third day on Tuesday. Constitutional Provisions There is no clear provision in the Constitution for the abolition of districts. The district is a creation of the state governments, which have the authority to modify administrative divisions, reorganize districts, or even merge or bifurcate them. Such administrative reorganization comes under the matter of state policy rather than constitution. Creation of State The creation of a new state is governed by Articles 2, 3, and 4 of the Constitution.
Creation of a Mineral Exploration Master Plan
Context: The government of Rajasthan is planning to create a mineral exploration master plan for five years. Who is Responsible for Mines Exploration in India? The Ministry of Mines (MoM) is responsible for the exploration and survey of minerals in India, except for petroleum, natural gases, and atomic minerals. The MoM also administers the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957 for all minerals and mines other than fossil fuels. Constitutional Provision Some other Organizations related to Mining in India:
Taliban will Close All NGOs Employing Women
Context: The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. The Taliban The Taliban, also known as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology blending elements of Pashtun nationalism and Deobandi Islamic fundamentalism.
Quad: A Cooperative Alliance in Politics
Current Affairs 31 December, 2024
Daily Current Affairs Quiz31 December, 2024 International Affairs 1. Impeachment of President Why in News? South Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on December 3 amounted to rebellion. Do you know the process of Impeachment of President in India? 2. NASA Parker Solar Probe Context: NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history on December 24 when it flew closer to the sun than any other spacecraft, with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures topping 930 degrees Celsius. Highlights: Aditya-L1: India’s First Sun Mission It is the first Indian mission to observe the solar atmosphere and its influences on Earth’s environment. Aditya-L1 will be orbiting at 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 3. Pakistan to build Largest Nuclear Power Plant Context: Pakistan is set to construct its largest nuclear plant for electricity generation after the country´s atomic energy regulatory agency issued the licence for it. What is Nuclear Power Plant? A nuclear power plant is also known as a nuclear power station, nuclear generating station, or atomic power station. It is a thermal power station where heat is generated by a nuclear reactor, driving a steam turbine connected to an electricity generator. India’s Nuclear Power Plant India’s nuclear power sector, with 24 reactors in 8 plants, is the fifth-largest source of electricity after coal, hydro, solar, and wind. In 2023, it produced 48 TWh, which is 3% of India’s total power generation, with 11 more under construction. 4. Taliban will Close All NGOs Employing Women Context: The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women. The Taliban The Taliban, also known as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology blending elements of Pashtun nationalism and Deobandi Islamic fundamentalism. 5. H1B Visa Context: US President Trump has expressed his support for Elon Musk’s endorsement of the H1B visa program. What is H1B Visa? National Affairs 1. Private Members’ Bills Context: During the five-year term of the 17th Lok Sabha that ended in 2024, only 9.08 hours were spent on Private Members’ Bills, while the Rajya Sabha spent 27.01 hours on them during the period, shows an analysis by PRS Legislative Research, an independent research body. Private Members’ Bill A Private Members’ Bill is a legislative proposition presented by the member of parliament who is not part of the ruling party and government. Thus, unlike a government bill sponsored by a cabinet minister, a private members’ bill is sponsored by ordinary members, such as representatives from opposition parties and independent legislators, in the assembly. 2. Space Research Organisation of India launches SpaDeX mission Context: The PSLV C60 rocket carrying two small satellites, SDX01 – also known as Chaser – and SDX02 – Target, has successfully been launched into a circular orbit of 475 km. SpaDeX Mission ISRO has undertaken a twin satellite mission called SpaDeX to develop the orbital rendezvous, docking, and formation flying technologies for human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing, and other proximity operations. In-Space Docking Docking in space is the process of two spacecraft physically joining together. It’s an important operation for maintaining a continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). 3. Sheikh Abdullah Context: The J&K government’s official holiday list for 2025 released on Monday faced criticism from ruling National Conference (NC) for not including party founder Sheikh Abdullah’s birth or death anniversary and July 13, 1931 in the list. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (5 Dec 1905 – 8 Sept 1982) Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who was the founder of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and the first elected Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after India’s accession. He was a great agitator against Maharaja Hari Singh’s rule and demanded self-rule for Kashmir, also known as Sher-e-Kashmir. 4. PM-JAY Context: AIIMS Delhi has treated over 30,000 patients under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to date and created over eight lakh Ayushman Bharat cards, the institute’s Director, Dr. M. Srinivas, said on Monday. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) 5. Wayanad Landslides Context: The Centre has reiterated that the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) considers the Meppadi landslides in Wayanad, Kerala to be a “disaster of severe nature for all practical purposes”. Landslide A landslide is a mass movement of material, such as rock, earth or debris, down a slope. The Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) The Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is a group of ministers from different departments that is sent to observe the damage caused by disasters like cyclones, floods, and landslides. The IMCT is led by the Executive Director of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM). 6. Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Context: Over the last few years, there have been a number of incidents across India involving not of standard quality (NSQ) drugs, the most recent being the deaths of five young mothers in Ballari district, Karnataka, allegedly due to contaminated drugs manufactured by a pharmaceutical company in West Bengal. Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs refer to drugs that fail to meet quality standards or specifications. The term ‘standards of quality’ is primarily defined in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, which means that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) 7. The Rise of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Context: The Rise of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the eight years since its launch has been meteoric, with the UPI ecosystem now accounting for nearly eight in every 10 digital transactions in India, with a value of over â‚ą20.60 lakh crore in August of this year alone. UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments in India 8. The Election Commission of India (ECI) Releases Data Context: The Election Commission (EC) has released data
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute, also known as the Pusa Institute, is India’s national institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. The institute, financed and administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), was responsible for the “Green Revolution in India” in the 1970s.
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Mutual Fund Industry Seeks Relief of Taxes
Context: Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has proposed tax reliefs for debt schemes and rollback in the provision regarding the hike in equity taxation during the Budget 2025. Key Highlights: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) is a non-profit organization that represents all the Asset Management Companies (AMCs) of mutual funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
