Introduction: The Importance of COP29 in the Fight Against Climate ChangeThe Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Every year, global leaders, policymakers, scientists, activists, and representatives from civil society gather to discuss and negotiate solutions to the climate crisis. COP29, set to take place in 2024, will be no different, except that the stakes have never been higher. Why does COP29 matter?Simple. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with environmental
Cabinet approved Gaganyaan Follow-on Missions and building of Bharatiya Antariksh Station: Gaganyaan – Indian Human Spaceflight Programme revised to include building of first unit of BAS and related missions The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the building of the first unit of the Bharatiya Anatriksh Station by extending the scope of the Gaganyaan program. Approval by the cabinet is given for the development of the first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1) and to undertake missions to demonstrate and validate various technologies for building a
Cabinet approves mission to Venus for scientific exploration and for a better understanding of the Venusian atmosphere, and geology and generate a large amount of scientific data probing into its thick atmosphere The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the development of the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), which will be a significant step towards the Government’s vision of exploring and studying Venus, beyond the moon and Mars. Venus, the closest planet to Earth and believed to have formed in conditions similar to Earth, offers a unique opportunity to understan
The BRICS Summit 2024, held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, was significant for the bloc's future as it sought to redefine the global geopolitical order. Against escalating international tensions, the summit emphasized expanding membership, reforming global financial systems, and promoting alternatives to Western hegemony. BRICS Summit 2024: Key Themes and AgendaThe summit revolved around the following major themes: Expansion of Membership: To enhance global South-South cooperation, new countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE formally joined the bloc, increasing the BRICS me
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), launched in November 2015 by the Ministry of Education, was used for this edition and for the previous eight editions of India Rankings released from 2016 to 2023. Five broad categories of parameters identified in the NIRF and their weightage on scale of 10 are given below: Teaching, Learning & ResourcesResearch and Professional PracticeGraduation OutcomeOutreach and InclusivityPerceptionEach of these five parameters has 2 to 5 sub-parameters. A total number of 18 parameters are used for ranking of HEIs in different categories and subjec
Screen monitoring has become essential for today’s workplaces, especially as remote and hybrid work setups grow. Many companies turn to screen capture tools to track productivity. But is this really the most effective way to enhance employee performance? Overview of screenshot-based monitoringScreen capture employee monitoring is widely adopted by managers and business owners to ensure that employees meet performance expectations. What are the main features of screen monitoring? Screenshot-based employee monitoringThis feature captures periodic screenshots throughout the workday, creating a vi
The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4th January 2023, with an outlay of ? 19,744 crore. The overarching objective of the Mission is to make India a Global Hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, by targeting the production of 5 MMT per annum of Green Hydrogen by 2030. The following components have been announced as part of the Mission: Facilitating demand creation through exports and domestic utilization; Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, which includes incentives for the manufacturin
Geological Survey of India (GSI) has explored geothermal energy in various recognized geothermal fields, including collecting data on temperature, discharge, and quality/chemistry of water in different geothermal fields. GSI has studied 381 thermally anomalous areas across India and has published a report titled ‘Geothermal Atlas of India, 2022’. A potential of about 10,600 MW of geothermal power has been estimated in the country. Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has commissioned a 20 kW pilot geothermal power plant in the Manuguru area of Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangan
The Henley Passport Index is the original and most authoritative ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, giving users the most extensive and reliable information about their global access and mobility. With historical data spanning 19 years and regularly updated expert analysis on the latest shifts in passport power, the index is an invaluable resource for global citizens and the standard reference tool for government policy in this field. Top 20 c
In 2024, design thinking remains a crucial methodology for innovation and problem-solving across industries. As businesses face increasingly complex challenges, design thinking provides a human-centered approach that fosters creativity and collaboration. This iterative process, which involves understanding user needs, ideating solutions, prototyping, and testing, enables organizations to develop products and services that resonate with customers. By prioritizing empathy and experimentation, design thinking empowers teams to navigate ambiguity and drive impactful change. As technological advanc
IntroductionAre you passionate about sports but don't see yourself as an athlete? Do you find the business side of sports fascinating? A career in sports management could be your winning ticket! This field combines business, sports, and management, offering dynamic roles that go far beyond the field →
Foundation Date: December 8, 1991 Headquarters: The Republic of Belarus Executive Secretaries: Sergei Lebedev Member Countries: 12 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was established on December 8, 1991, and the leaders of the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine signed an a →
In 2009, an unknown programmer by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto put forward a whitepaper that proposed a creation of new form of digital currency - cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency functions the same way as regular currencies do in that its used as a means of exchange, unit of account and a store of va →
Headquarter: New Delhi Function and Objective of the Organization: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food-related issues in various Ministries →
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