Preparing for various recruitment exams, including UPSC and SBI bank PO, requires staying informed about current events worldwide. Given the challenging nature of these exams, keeping up with the news is crucial. To aid your preparation, here is a summary of the top events from this week.
Chennai Floods:
Days after Cyclone Michuang wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai and neighbouring districts, residents continue to grapple with stagnant water and power disruptions in some areas, despite intensified relief and rehabilitation efforts by civic agencies. The cyclone and subsequent severe flooding severely impacted Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengelpet, and Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu.
Colombo Security Conclave:
On December 7, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval underscored the significance of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in ensuring regional security and stability. His remarks were made during the CSC’s sixth NSA-level meeting held in Mauritius. The CSC comprises members such as the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and India, with Seychelles and Bangladesh participating as observers. The high-level meeting resulted in an agreed-upon activity roadmap for 2024. Discussions centered on regional security scenarios and strategies to enhance security cooperation among the member nations, according to reports.
Carbon Emissions In India:
According to international research, carbon emissions in India are projected to increase by 8.2% in 2023, while in China, they are expected to rise by 4%. The research team, which involved the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and 90 other institutions worldwide, indicates that global emissions from coal, oil, and gas are anticipated to increase by 1.1%, 1.5%, and 0.5%, respectively. In contrast, the European Union (EU) and the United States are projected to experience reductions of 7.4% and 3% in their emissions, respectively.
NIA Raids In J-K:
On December 5, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by offshoots of banned Pakistan-backed terrorist organizations, according to the investigating agency. The searches led to the confiscation of numerous digital devices containing substantial incriminating data and documents. The NIA’s teams conducted raids at eight locations across seven districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, including Shopian, Pulwama, Poonch, Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal, and Srinagar.
COP28:
India and China refused to sign the pledge to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the COP28 climate summit on December 2, even though New Delhi had already committed to it as part of its G20 presidency. In a widely supported initiative, 118 nations pledged to triple the amount of renewable energy produced globally by 2030 during the UN climate talks in Dubai.
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