Our ecosystems—other than forests that cover some 22 per cent of the country’s geographical area—are under serious threat. Wetlands, so very essential for maintaining ecological balance, are one example.
In a victory for India and other developing economies, the agreement avoids the term ‘phase out’ for fossil fuels, using “phase down of unabated coal power” instead.
The upcoming policy, currently under deliberation, comprises strategic measures to fortify India’s supply chain for critical minerals, vital for technology and industry.
According to World Economic Forum's 2023 report, India & Singapore only major economies showing transition momentum by advancing sustainability, energy security & equity in balanced way.
The mechanism, called ‘carbon contracts for difference’, aims to shift energy source used in energy-intensive industries from fossil sources to renewables and hydrogen.
The ongoing Covid-19 recovery efforts offer five key lessons, and also reveal some blind spots that can potentially undermine the hard-earned progress.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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