About Hydrofluorocarbons Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are a group of industrial chemicals primarily used for cooling and refrigeration. HFCs are powerful greenhouse gases and a substantial number are short-lived climate pollutants with a lifetime of between 15 and 29 years in the …
About Ramsar Convention The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance signed in 1971, is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is named after the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the Caspian Sea. It …
NEWS India’s leadership in the debate on maritime security has boosted its standing as a key player in the shared commons. CONTEXT Recently the Indian Prime Minister had addressed at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate, on “Enhancing Maritime Security: …
About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. It comprises 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and a 17% share in world trade. The grouping was formalised …
NEWS Going by past experiences and historic ruptures, there is hope for global trade recovery in the post-COVID-19 world. CONTEXT Last year, countries around the world responded to COVID-19 pandemic-induced shortages with protectionist reactions and nationalist aspirations. This resulted in …
About G20 Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, …
Background The China-South Asian Countries Poverty Alleviation and Cooperative Development Center was inaugurated on 8 July in China. Ambassadors of South Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh attended and addressed the ceremony. India, Maldives and …
About EU The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political union between 27 European countries. The United Kingdom, which had been a founding member of the EU, left the organization in 2020. The EU was created by the …