14 Nov 2022: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT LEDS)
2. Sea Vigil 22
2. Indian International Trade Fair (IITF)

1. Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT LEDS)

Syllabus – GS3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, GS2-International Agreements.

Prelims – Long Term Low Emission Strategy, UNFCCC, COP27.

Context – India submits its Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC.

Details –

• During COP27, India submitted its Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the UNFCCC  United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change. The strategy was launched by Shri Bhupendra Yadav, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, who represents India at COP27.
• The salient features of the strategy are –
  • The emphasis will be on the rational utilisation of natural resources with due regard to energy security. The transition from fossil fuels will be taken in a smooth, sustainable and all-inclusive manner.
  • The aim of the National Hydrogen Mission (2021) is to make India a green hydrogen hub.
  • India aims to maximise the use of electric vehicles, ethanol blending to reach 20% by 2025 and a strong shift to public transport. 
  • Smart city initiatives, integrated planning of cities for mainstreaming adaptation and enhancing energy and resource efficiency, effective green building codes and rapid developments in innovative solid and liquid waste management.
  • Improving energy efficiency by the PAT Scheme  (Perform, Achieve and Trade), NHM (National Hydrogen Mission), high level of electrification in all relevant processes and activities, improved material efficiency and recycling resulting in the expansion of the circular economy, and exploring options for hard-to-abate sectors – like steel, aluminium, cement, etc.
  • India is on track to fulfilling its NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) commitment of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of additional carbon sequestration in forest and tree cover by 2030. This is due to India’s enhanced forest and tree cover in the last three decades.
  • Provision of climate finance by developed countries will play an important role in the form of grants and concessional loans, ensuring scale, scope and speed, predominantly from public sources, in accordance with the principles of the UNFCCC.
• India’s approach is based on the following four key considerations that underpin its long-term low-carbon development strategy:
  • India’s contribution to global warming is little despite having a share of approximately 17% of the world population. 
  • India has significant energy needs for development.
  • India needs to build climate resilience.
  • India is committed to pursuing low-carbon strategies for development.
• India has laid emphasis on two themes, “climate justice” and “sustainable lifestyles” and also the principle of equity and CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities).

2. Sea Vigil 22

Syllabus – GS3, Various security challenges and their management. 

Prelims – Sea Vigil 22 – India’s mega drill to assess coastal defence and maritime security.

Context – The third edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil 22 commences.  

Details –

• Sea Vigil – the National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’.
• The purpose of the exercise is to activate the coastal security apparatus and assess the overarching Coastal Defence mechanism.
• Sea Vigil is being conducted by the Indian Navy in association with the Coast Guard and other ministries entrusted with the task of maritime activities.
• It will be conducted along the entire 7516 km coastal line and the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
• The exercise is built up towards the major TROPEX (Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise) which is conducted by the Indian Navy every two years. Sea Vigil and Tropex together will cover the entire spectrum of Maritime Security challenges.

3. Indian International Trade Fair (IITF)

Syllabus – Indian Economy – Growth & Development

Prelims – 41st Edition of IITF

Context – Union Minister inaugurated the 41st edition of IITF at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Details –

• Shri Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry inaugurated the IITF and opined that the IITF had been successful in taking the endless possibilities that India has to offer to the world. It is a powerful platform to showcase the diversity of India.
• IITF offers a platform to showcase Indian products under the “Vocal for Local” campaign and infuse renewed confidence and vigour in the Indian economy.
• The 41st edition will see a participation of approximately 2500 exhibitors from India and abroad. Exhibitors from 29 states and UTs will participate in the trade fair and it will be for the first time that Leh and Ladakh will also take part in the IITF.
• Exhibitors from 12 countries will participate in the IITF including Afghanistan, Belarus, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, UAE, and Iran.
• This year Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are the focus states and Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra are the partner states. 
• The event is organised by ITPO (India Trade Promotion Organisation).
• The IITF, ever since its inception in 1980, has evolved as a major event for the business community.

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