Denmark is the first ever country to impose a carbon tax on agriculture. Under the deal, the country aspires to plant one billion trees on farmland over the next 20 years, as stated by the Ministry of the Green Tripartite agreement. In August, the Ministry incorporated a green deal reached in June between farmers, labor unions, industries, and environmental groups. One of the major hurdles for lawmakers in Denmark is reducing agriculture emissions, which contribute to the country's biggest source of greenhouse gases. This aims to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 from
PM presented with 'Key to the City' of Abuja on arrival in Nigeria It is PM Modi's first-ever visit to the West African Region. He is currently on his five-day trip to Nigeria, Guyana and Brazil. From Nigeria, he will be traveling to Brazil. The Prime Minister arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, his first leg of the three-nation visit. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the invitation, and it is the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in the course of 17 years. As per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), - "Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Abuja, Nigeria. W
Denmark's Victoria Kjr Theilvig is crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first ever Dane to win the title. The 21-year-old is a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer who won the race against 120 contestants. The annual pageant was held in Mexico City on Saturday night. For the achievement, she was applauded by her fellow participants. The title was presented to her by Tiara from the reigning title holder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. The finale event, hosted by "Saved by the Bell" star Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, also featured a performance by si
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled his latest book, Why Bharat Matters, in a grand event in Dubai, drawing significant attention from diplomats, and the Indian diaspora. The book mentions about India’s rising global stature, its strategic priorities, and its evolving role in shaping a multipolar world. The launch event highlighted the growing relevance of India, in global geopolitics, economics, and cultural diplomacy. Dr. Jaishankar, known for his astute diplomatic acumen and strategic vision, shared his insights on how India is navigating contemporary chall
Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza has added another feather to her illustrious cap by being named Dubai Sports Ambassador, a prestigious recognition of her immense contribution to sports and her global influence. This honour cements Sania’s legacy as a trailblazer, not only for Indian tennis but also for women in sports across the world. Sania — a six-time Grand Slam winner, has been a beacon of inspiration, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes throughout her career. Her association with Dubai, a hub for international sports and events, underscores her pivotal role in promoting athl
Sweden is taking a fun but firm approach to preserving its identity, becoming the first country to file for a trademark for its name. Sweden hopes that by making this change, it will avoid misunderstandings among international travellers who want to visit genuine Sweden but wind up in other areas with that name. Sweden has launched an online petition to support its application, inviting people all across the world to back the notion. The trademark application, submitted with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, focuses on a common problem: travellers mistaking named destination
Singapore has pledged up to US$500 million (669 million Singapore dollars) in support to boost Asia's decarbonisation efforts, as revealed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan. This considerable pledge intends to encourage climate finance in the region through concessional funding, which includes grants and loans delivered on favourable terms and at below-market rates. Singapore's contribution will match concessional finance from partners such as governments, international banks, and philanthropic groups, reducing investment risks in green initiatives that are frequently
In August 2025, NTU Singapore will introduce two novel undergraduate degree programs in robotics and advanced chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. These programs target the predicted global demand for roboticists and highly trained chemical engineering expertise, which is consistent with Singapore's high-tech economic growth strategy. The Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics program seeks to provide students with industry-relevant, future-focused robotics capabilities that complement Singapore's "Smart Nation" objectives. This program combines key robotics disciplines, offering a well
World leaders will meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 10 to 22 for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to address serious climate financing concerns. This year's theme, known as "the finance COP," aims to determine how much wealthier nations should spend to assist disadvantaged countries facing severe climate impacts. More than 40,000 attendees, including diplomats, scientists, environmentalists, and corporate leaders, will work together to win real climate finance commitments. However, the recent election in the United States has raised questions about the country's climate po
At the Indian Space Conclave, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that India will launch the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission on December 4, marking a milestone in international space collaboration. The launch will take place from Sriharikota, where the two Proba-3 satellites from ESA arrived earlier this week to be integrated with the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The Proba-3 mission, which focusses on monitoring the Sun's corona, uses a novel formation flight with two satellites in very elliptical orbits. The