Emissions Gap Report: Only 14% chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C even in most optimistic scenarios
Unconditional NDCs project a 22 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent gap for 1.5°C goal
Union Budget 2024-25: No respite for rural employment as MGNREGS allocation unchanged from 2023-24
Of the Rs 86,000 crore allotted under the interim budget, only Rs 54,000 crore will be available for utilisation for financial year 2024-25
Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?
Interim budget missed the opportunity to address problems like lack of quality Anganwadi meals, higher wages for workers, inadequate infrastructure
Lack of budget, high demand slow MGNREGS
Deletions keep millions jobless despite the scheme seeing highest demand in a decade
Irregularities, fraud prompt countries to tighten grip on voluntary offset markets
The demand for offsets, however, is not likely to decline any time soon
Centre hikes Kharif crops’ MSP; paddy at Rs 2,183 per quintal
Paddy MSP up by Rs 143 for 2023-24; expected margin to farmers at least 50%, claims Centre
India should receive $57 trillion in compensation from Global North for climate damages: Study
US should provide a cumulative compensation of $80 trillion, the European Union and the United Kingdom owe $46 trillion & remaining …
Long-awaited norms to tackle carbon market irregularities fall short, lack efficacy
ICVCM’s assessment framework fails to put robust checks on the voluntary carbon market
2024 Lok Sabha polls: With almost 50% electorate, women voters to drive elections this year
In recent times, women-based welfare schemes have played a major role in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh polls
West Bengal MGNREGS workers protest over stopping funds to scheme, non-payment of arrears
Protestors gather at chief labour commissioner office, ask for immediate action