1.US climate envoy says COP28 'last' chance to keep 1.5C target alive: US envoy John Kerry warned Tuesday that the UN's COP28 climate summit in Dubai was the world's "last" chance to keep its target for limiting global warming alive. Kerry issued his warning hours after COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber proposed a draft deal that did not include a phase-out of fossil fuels, disappointing the United States, the European Union and low-lying islands most vulnerable to climate change. "Many of us have called for the world to largely phase out fossil fuels," Kerry told ministers.He added: "I think most of you here refuse to be part of a charade."
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-climate-envoy-says-cop28-last-chance-to-keep-1-5c-target-alive-101702328836674.html
2.Google Doodle celebrates Germany's ‘unique’ bread culture. Here's what you should know: Google Doodle today celebrates Germany's unique bread culture with a special illustration. Bread may not have been invented in Germany - it was invented in ancient Egypt - but over time the country has become a melting pot of baked goods and pastries. The art of baking bread in Germany today uses a mixture of historic techniques and modern influences. During the Middle Ages, Germany was made up of many different settlements with their own cultures and cuisines, but once these regions were united under a common flag, a unique fascination with bread and bakery products developed in the European nation.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/google-doodle-celebrates-germanys-unique-bread-culture-heres-what-you-should-know-11702341980737.html
3.Australia’s new Migration Strategy won’t impact ECTA commitments for education visas: Sources:Education visa-related commitments under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement will not be affected by the new Migration Strategy of Australia announced on December 11, sources here have said. The affirmation came soon after Canberra announced the new policy for guiding the post-COVID waves of migration to Australia as sources expressed confidence that Indian students will continue to grow in numbers in Australian educational institutions.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/australias-new-migration-strategy-wont-impact-ecta-commitments-for-education-visas-sources/article67628583.ece
4.Draft of climate pact waters down ‘phase out’ of fossil fuel, seeks “rapid” decline in coal use.:After a week of expectations that negotiators at the ongoing climate talks in Dubai might agree to a ‘phase out’ of fossil fuel, the phrase has been edited out, according to the latest draft made public late evening. However there’s stronger language against coal with a recommendation to “rapidly phase down unabated coal,” that countries such as India, Indonesia and China – major consumers of coal power and developing countries at that – could find objectionable.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-cop28-draft-text-does-not-mention-phase-out-of-fossil-fuels/article67627670.ece
5.Earthquake today: 5.2 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan: An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on the Ritcher scale has hit Afghanistan, as per the National Center for Seismology. Earlier in October, a powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks killed hundreds of people in western Afghanistan, the country's national disaster authority said as reported by the Associated Press. More than 2,000 people were killed and over 9,000 injured, the Taliban administration said, in the deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/earthquake-today-5-2-magnitude-quake-hits-afghanistan-11702349864654.html
6.Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation: The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre government's decision of August 2019 to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. "International law doesn't recognise India's unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August 2019. The judicial endorsement by the Indian Supreme Court has no legal value. Kashmiris have an inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant UN SC resolutions," caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said.-
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/how-pakistan-reacted-to-supreme-court-verdict-on-article-370-abrogation-101702346014647.html
7.BJP's Madhya Pradesh Surprise: Mohan Yadav To Be Chief Minister:The BJP has named a surprise pick as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh - Mohan Yadav, 58, a leader from the Yadav OBC community. OBCs make up more than half of the state's population but, interestingly, the Yadav community is not among the most influential.On Monday evening, Mr Yadav was elected as leader of the BJP's legislative party - 15 days after the party routed the Congress to win Madhya Pradesh. The outgoing Higher Education Minister, he thanked the BJP, saying, "I am a small party worker... I thank the party for this opportunity."
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mohan-yadav-is-bjps-chief-minister-choice-for-madhya-pradesh-4653557
8.Maharashtra declares silver pomfret as official state fish:The Maharashtra government officially declared the silver pomfret as the “state fish” on Monday, signaling a commitment to its conservation and protection. The decision, announced by the minister for fisheries, Sudhir Mungantiwar, came in response to concerns raised by legislators Ramesh Patil (BJP) and Jayant Patil (PWP) regarding the declining numbers of silver pomfret in the region. Munganttiwar revealed that the state issued a government resolution (GR) designating the silver pomfret as the state fish and outlined measures to combat juvenile fishing, a crucial step in ensuring the fish’s sustainability.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/maharashtra-declares-silver-pomfret-as-official-state-fish-101702321009678.html
9.IHCL announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir in Kolkata: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town.Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, said “Taj with a strong presence in Kolkata for over three decades now extends its offering with Taj Taal Kutir in New Town. With this addition, IHCL is addressing the growing demand of emerging micro-markets in the city.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/ihcl-announces-the-opening-of-taj-taal-kutir-in-kolkata
10.Nestlé India wins ‘best industry - product innovation for mainstreaming millets’ award: Nestlé India was awarded the ‘best industry - product innovation for mainstreaming millets’ by Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR during the highly acclaimed International Nutri-Cereal Convention 5.0. The event, which was hosted by Nutrihub, IIMR-ICAR, successfully brought together various stakeholders such as policymakers, producers, processors, researchers, academicians, R&D institutes, incubators, startups, micro-entrepreneurs, and NGOs working in the millets eco-system. This recognition reaffirms the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the food industry.
http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/nestl-india-wins-best-industry--product-innovation-for-mainstreaming-millets-award-76141
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