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COP 29: Paris Agreement Goals are in Peril, says UN
COP 29 or the 29th Conference of the Parties, began in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, November 11 2024.
As talks of the global conference on climate change opened, the United Nations warned that the Paris climate agreement’s goals “are in great peril” and that 2024 is on track to break new temperature records. The period...
November’s COP 29 Meeting To Target Climate Financing
World leaders are to sit together in the 29th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP 29) on climate from November 11th to 22nd in Baku, Azerbaijan. Among other important climate issues, this year's conference will focus on ‘Climate Finance’. The agenda before the conference will give critical significance to the Global South, which includes...
The Complete CSR Report of Asian Paints for FY 2023-24
Asian Paints is India's largest paint company by market share. The company has 27 paint manufacturing facilities in 15 countries and serves consumers in more than 60 countries. With a presence in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the South Pacific, Asian Paints has aligned all its business ventures with the goal of making dream...
National Education Day: Top Courses for Sustainability Education in India
November 11th is celebrated as National Education Day every year in India. The day is observed in honour of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India and a prominent educationist. This day highlights the importance of education in shaping India's future. With 65 per cent of the nation's population under the...
Brazil Moves Out of China’s Ambitious BRI
Brazil on October 29, 2024, under the leadership of President Lula Da Silva, decides to exclude itself from China’s mega developmental Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The country became second after India in the BRICS Block to not endorse China’s mega project. Brazil, now, seeks alternative ways to collaborate with Chinese investors. This decision...
ये लोग हैं देश के सबसे बड़े दानवीर, हर रोज करते है करोड़ों के दान और सीएसआर
भारत में अनिवार्य सीएसआर कानून के बनने से पहले देश के बड़े उद्योगपति समाज की भलाई के लिए करोड़ों दान दिया करते थे ये परंपरा आज भी देखने को मिलता है। देश के बड़े दानवीर समाज की भलाई के लिए बड़े पैमाने पर दान दे रहे है और ये आकड़ा लगातार हर साल बढ़ता...
Namo Drone Didi Scheme: A Step towards Modernising India’s Agriculture
The Government of India has launched, the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme, an initiative to empower Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The Central Sector Scheme has a budget of ₹1261 crores, under which the government seeks to provide drones for agriculture uses to over 14,500...
Unique and popular festivals of ‘Devbhoomi’ Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand (formerly known as Uttaranchal) was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9th November, 2000. Located in Northwest India, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states crossed by the Himalayas. It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh, Tibet, Nepal and Uttar Pradesh.
Uttarakhand is home to the four most sacred Hindu pilgrimages in India, which...
Govt launches PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for students pursuing higher education – How to apply, eligibility and benefits
In a move to ensure students can pursue higher education without having to worry about money, the central government has launched a new scheme to financially support meritorious students. PM Vidyalaxmi was approved by the Union Cabinet this week.
Under this scheme, any student who gets admission in quality Higher Education Institution will be eligible...
Trump’s Climate Change Policies Need Scrutiny
As the supposed 'erratic' leader, Donald Trump makes a stunning comeback as the President of the United States of America, the country is all set to witness new policy infusions that can change the course of how Americans live. From policies on abortion, and climate action to perspective on global conflicts, the Trump government...
Top CSR interventions in Bihar
CSR in Bihar needs a lift from India Inc. The third-largest state in India, Bihar boasts rich cultural ties and houses ancient places of worship for Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. However, unemployment is rampant in Bihar. Its fertile plains stand on the lower rungs of corporate social responsibility.
In FY2022-23, the state received CSR...
National Legal Services Day: Mahila Panchayat of Delhi
With an average of three rape cases along with multiple cases of domestic, digital and psychological violence against women on a daily basis, Delhi has become one of the most unsafe cities for women. The 2023 National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) data highlights that Delhi has topped the chart in terms of incidence of...