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The G20 poured record levels of public money into fossil fuels last year despite having promised to reduce some of it. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) thinktank, The amount of public money flowing into coal, oil and gas in 20 of the world’s biggest economies reached a record $1.4tn(£1.1tn) in 2022, , even though world leaders agreed to phase out “inefficient” fossil fuel subsidies at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow two years ago. The report comes ahead of a meeting of G20 countries in Delhi next month that could set the tone for the next big climate conference, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates in November. About G20 The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Founded: 26 September 1999 Chairman (Incumbent): Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Statement: The alumni of the institute returned to rescue crumbling building of 112-year-old alma mater.
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1. Several flights were delayed or canceled at the airport.
2. A dense fog enveloped the city for most of the day.
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I. The top earning Mumbai area is Santa Cruz, where the richest folks in Mumbai's business community live.
II. Many ave...
In each of the following questions, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be a cause and effect relationship between the two statements....
Who among the following lives on Top floor?
Statement: The rail security helpline was flooded with complaints on catering and cleanliness in the trains.
I. Railways has initiated a ne...
Who among the following is eldest?
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I. The warming trend in urban areas was higher than in the suburbs especially during April to June in the current year.
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In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are given. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes...
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I. The brake system of public school bus carrying 20 students failed.
II. Many parents were seen withdrawing their childr...