At the G20 Summit venue in Delhi, the historic Konark Wheel from Odisha’s Sun Temple emerged as a focal point of attention. Prime Minister has selected a wall adorned with a depiction of this ancient architecture as the backdrop for his warm welcome to world leaders.
Konark wheels are used as Sun dials in ancient times to know the time of the day. |
The Sun Temple:
India and Saudi Arabia have joined the European Union and the United States in launching the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor:
The EU, through its Global Gateway programme, has announced to activate 300 billion of investments in critical connectivity projects during the period 2021-2027. |
Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII):
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Similar Initiatives:
The G-20 Leader's New Delhi Declaration acknowledges the substantial financial requirements of 5.8-5.9 trillion dollars for developing countries before 2030 and 4 trillion dollars annually for clean energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Key Highlights of New Delhi Declaration:
Under the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR), the Ministry of Education is pushing States to open Vidya Samiksha Kendras (VSKs).
States like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Jharkhand have already begun the process of setting up the tech platform. |
National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR):
NDEAR is an architectural blueprint for the educational ecosystem in the country that defines a set of principles, standards and specifications, guidelines and policies to strengthen the digital infrastructure for education.
The global push for a clear policy on crypto assets has gained momentum under the Indian presidency, and a global consensus is emerging on the same.
The consensus at New Delhi:
Need for regulation:
About Cryptocurrencies:
Regulation of cryptocurrency
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Negatives |
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The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) has been announced by India on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
About Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA):
India’s Approach:
What are Biofuels?
Advantages of Biofuels
Disadvantages of Biofuels
National Biofuel Policy
Morocco witnessed one of the deadliest earthquakes of about 6.8 Magnitude recently.
About:
About the location:
Malappuram Municipality of Kerala opens its first ‘Badai Bazaar’, a centre for elderly serving free of cost.
About:
As many as 67 species of reptiles and 59 species of amphibians were identified in the first herpetofaunal survey that concluded recently in the South Wayanad Forest Division.
Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians (gymnophiona)) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids, turtles, terrapins, tortoises, and crocodilians. |
Highlights of the survey:
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary:
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Recently, at G20 summit, leaders found ways for regulating crypto currencies across globe. Global collaboration and cooperation on regulation of crypto-assets is needed and is a step forward.
Cryptocurrency Regulation and Bans
Challenges of Banning Cryptocurrencies
Ask for Global Coordination
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India’s efforts to regulate insidious e-commerce trade practices, known as dark patterns, are a welcome step, and long overdue.
Regulating Dark Patterns in E-commerce
The Importance of Consumer Protection
Ensuring a Safer Digital Environment:
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The world needs genuine breakthroughs in climate talks.
Climate Crisis at the G-20 Summit
The Urgent Need for Action
The Stocktake's Crucial Role
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In Indian tradition, elephants are very important and respected animals. Some stories in Indian culture talk about the concept of the "Shadripu," which means the six inner enemies or negative qualities that humans should overcome.
The Significance of Elephant Tales
Lessons from Elephant Narratives
Application in Modern Life
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