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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Topic: United Nations

The 8-yr-old Manipuri climate change activist who doesn’t want to be called ‘India’s Greta’

Licypriya Kangujam has rejected the comparison with Greta Thunberg, and claimed she began her movement against climate change before the Swedish teenager.

World Bank delays $500mn loan to Tanzania after outcry over schools barring pregnant girls

World Bank has postponed its decision on granting loan after an emergency meeting with Tanzanian activists and international human rights organisations.

Indian economy could recover to 6.6% next fiscal, new UN report predicts

The recovery will come due to a combination of fiscal stimulus and financial sector reforms, says the UN report. South Asia’s growth is also expected to rebound.

Why India is home to millions of refugees but doesn’t have a policy for them

Most South Asian countries do not have a national, regional or international policy for the protection of refugees, without officially disclosing why.

Mamata challenges Modi govt to conduct UN-monitored referendum over CAA-NRC

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the BJP government will have to quit if it fails such a "mass vote" over the amended Citizenship Act and the proposed nationwide NRC.

UN investigators unable to verify claims over Iran’s role in Saudi Aramco attack

The attack on Saudi Aramco facilities in September had raised questions about the Gulf nation's role as an anchor of stability in global energy markets.

India climbs one spot in human development rankings but ranks low on gender parity index

Report released by United Nations notes that India has lost over 26 per cent of its human development index score due to various inequalities.

COP25, UN ‘s climate change conclave, kick-starts year-long effort to ‘save the world’

For the next two weeks, several stakeholders will hold discussions about the path forward in combating climate change.   

Top polluter China in focus as UN climate talks begin in Madrid

As climate warnings become more severe, the focus is shifting from creating more green power toward stopping emissions, putting a harsher spotlight on China.

India reiterates its ‘strong support’ for Palestine, urges dialogue with Israel

Ahead of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, PM Modi says India stands with efforts to form a state that peacefully co-exists with Israel.

On Camera

Climate change doesn’t just affect poor people, farmers. Cities and banks aren’t safe either

In India, only 17% of public sector banks and 25% of private sector banks claimed to have an internal strategy for integrating climate risks into their risk management framework.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.