Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2023
Contents
- The New Global Biodiversity Framework
- India requires a mindset shift to improve road safety
The New Global Biodiversity Framework
Context
Member countries adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which includes four goals and 23 targets to be met by 2030.
Relevance:
GS Paper-3: Environment, Biodiversity and its Conservation; International Conventions
Mains Question
What exactly is the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)? Discuss the associated challenges and propose solutions to these problems. (150 Words)
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India Requires A Mindset Shift To Improve Road Safety
Context
- Recently, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, stated that the Indian road accident scenario is more serious than Covid-19, with 415 deaths and numerous injuries every day.
- This demonstrates that, despite comprehensive road safety programmes, India’s record shows little improvement.
Relevance
GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors.
GS Paper-3: Infrastructure financing and Capital markets, role of financing institutions.
Mains Question
The increased cases of road accidents in India call for a dire action plan of addressing road safety issues and accountability fixing at every level. Discuss (250 words)
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