Context: The 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) faces hurdles as the CBD implementation body concludes its meeting without achieving consensus on vital decisions. Meeting
Context: The Ministry of Power’s data reflects that India’s Power Demand reached an all-time high of 250 GW on May 30, 2024. More on news Reasons for Increasing Power Demand Current Power
Context: A section of WTO members have raised concerns about India's $48 billion farm input subsidies. Key Highlights About World Trade Organisation (WTO) About Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) Way Forward
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Context: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) introduced a framework for issuing subordinate units by privately placed InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts). Key Highlights Issuance Conditions: Subordinate units will
Context: India’s first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager is being developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay) in a strategic collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). More on new About Quantum
Context: Recently, over 400 delegates have gathered in Zambia for the inaugural Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA) summit. About KAZA-TFCA Summit KAZA-TFCA Background: The KAZA region is 520,000 square kilometers
Context: A recent OECD report confirms that developed countries finally met the long-standing pledge of providing $100 billion annually in climate finance to developing nations. OECD Report Findings: Organisation for
Context: Recently, genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes were introduced in East Africa's Djibouti to combat malaria. About the GM Mosquito program: What are GM Mosquitoes? GM mosquitoes are mass-produced in a