India had been under pressure from developed states like the US to raise its climate ambitions and commit to a net-zero target by 2050. However, it dug its heels.
This is part of UK's India Green Guarantee to the World Bank, announced at COP26. UK has also committed 210 million pounds to fund green projects in developing countries.
Discussions over the past week produced continuous clashes over both objectives and timelines on climate, and divisions were on display over the date for achieving net zero emissions.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said developing countries have massively stepped up their climate actions since 2009, but there is no 'matching ambition' from developed nations.
At the World Leaders Summit opening ceremony, the UK PM will urge countries to take concrete steps on phasing out coal, accelerate transition to e-vehicles, and halt deforestation.
The talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on the UK-India climate partnership and a stock-take of the 2030 Roadmap for a stronger strategic partnership.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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