Rajasthan

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International Developments and Security

  • Gaza Conflict/Aid: The UN Security Council passed Resolution 2720 concerning aid distribution in the Gaza strip. The resolution calls for an immediate scaling up of humanitarian assistance.
  • UN Appointments: António Guterres continues to serve as the UN Secretary-General.

Global Climate Policy

  • COP28 (Dubai): The conference concluded with the adoption of the ‘UAE Consensus.’
  • Fossil Fuels: The ‘UAE Consensus’ is significant as it includes, for the first time, explicit language mentioning the need for countries to 'transition away' from fossil fuels.

Domestic Economy (India)

  • GDP Growth: The GDP growth rate for Q3 FY24 was reported at 8.4%.
  • Growth Drivers: This economic growth was primarily attributed to strong performance in the manufacturing and construction sectors.