The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports and the Asian Development Bank, concluded in New Delhi.
It emphasized the importance of green shipping and sustainable port operations.
It aimed to align India’s maritime sector with global climate goals, discussing initiatives like the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
This reflects India’s commitment to transforming its maritime industry for a sustainable future.
Government Schemes
2. What is the name of the new scheme launched by the central government to enhance youth employability in India? – PM Internship Scheme
The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme was recently launched to improve youth employability in India by giving practical experience in business environments.
It aims to offer internships to one crore youth in the top 500 companies over five years.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will oversee the pilot project via an online portal.
Interns will receive a ₹4,500 monthly stipend from the government, plus ₹500 from companies through CSR.
A one-time grant of ₹6,000 and insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana will also be provided.
International Affairs
3. Which organization recently faced criticism from India for its report on religious minorities? – United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)
India rejected a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on religious minority abuses.
USCIRF is an independent U.S. federal agency created by the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.
It monitors global religious freedom violations and provides policy recommendations to the U.S. President, Secretary of State, and Congress.
USCIRF’s nine commissioners are appointed by the President or Congressional leaders, with support from a nonpartisan staff.
It issues an annual report on religious freedom, highlighting “Countries of Particular Concern.”
The report uses international standards, including Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to assess violations.
4. India approved the joining of the International Energy Efficiency Hub, an initiative of the International Energy Efficiency Hub? – International Energy Agency
5. Britain has decided to hand over the Chagos Island located in the Indian Ocean to which country? – Mauritius
Science & Technology
6. Scientists have recently detected the gases carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on which moon of Pluto? – Charon
