Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 November 2022
Contents
- Pledging Indo-Pacific peace and stability
- Tracking system for methane emissions from space
Pledging Indo-Pacific Peace and Stability
Context
The 19th ASEAN-India Summit recently took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar represented India.
Relevance
GS Paper – 2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, India and its Neighbourhood.
Mains Question
Instead of joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, India should prefer bilateral economic forums with the United States. Do you agree with the assertion? Discuss the importance of IPEF in the Indo-Pacific region as well. (200 Words)
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Tracking System For Methane Emissions From Space
Context
- The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) was launched at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
- MARS is a new satellite-based system that will now assist governments in detecting and addressing methane emissions.
- As part of global efforts to slow climate change by addressing methane, the UN announced a new satellite-based system to detect methane emissions and allow governments and businesses to respond.
Relevance
GS 1: Geography, climate change
GS 3: Environment protection
Mains Question
Do you believe that goals such as net zero emissions and afforestation can help to mitigate the negative effects of climate change? (150 Words)
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