New Delhi hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meeting

NEW DELHI, August 16 — India hosted the BRICS Environment Working Group meeting in New Delhi, focusing on biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and climate adaptation strategies.

Delegates from member nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, attended the sessions. The discussions highlighted joint research initiatives, sharing of sustainable waste management technologies, and coordination of environmental policies ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated that the meeting reflects India's commitment to global environmental cooperation.

International organizations and environmental treaties are key current affairs topics. Candidates should note that the BRICS group expanded in 2024 to include five new member countries.

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नई दिल्ली, 16 अगस्त — भारत ने नई दिल्ली में ब्रिक्स पर्यावरण कार्य समूह की बैठक की मेजबानी की, जिसमें जैव विविधता संरक्षण, चक्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था (सर्कुलर इकोनॉमी) और जलवायु अनुकूलन रणनीतियों पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया।

बैठक में ब्राजील, रूस, भारत, चीन, दक्षिण अफ्रीका, मिस्र, इथियोपिया, ईरान और संयुक्त अरब अमीरात सहित सदस्य देशों के प्रतिनिधियों ने भाग लिया। चर्चाओं में आगामी संयुक्त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन से पहले संयुक्त अनुसंधान पहलों, टिकाऊ अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन प्रौद्योगिकियों को साझा करने और पर्यावरण नीतियों के समन्वय पर प्रकाश लगाया गया।

पर्यावरण, वन और जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय ने कहा कि यह बैठक वैश्विक पर्यावरण सहयोग के प्रति भारत की प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती है।

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संगठन और पर्यावरण संधियाँ महत्वपूर्ण वर्तमान मामलों के विषय हैं। उम्मीदवारों को ध्यान देना चाहिए कि 2024 में ब्रिक्स समूह का विस्तार पांच नए सदस्य देशों को शामिल करने के लिए किया गया था।

Quick Revision Practice

Practice 5 quick questions based on recent current affairs and exam notifications to check your preparation.

New Delhi hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meeting

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Quick Revision Practice

Q1. Which organisation released the official recruitment notification for 11,403 Clerk posts in August 2026?

Q2. Who won India's first-ever Judo Gold medal in Commonwealth Games history during Glasgow 2026?

Q3. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the "Samudra Manthan" offshore energy scheme?

Q4. The Andhra Pradesh government rescheduled the Phase-2 Job Calendar notifications to which date?

Q5. Which state government launched the "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana" offering ₹2,500 monthly transfer to women?

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Q1. Which organisation released the official recruitment notification for 11,403 Clerk posts in August 2026?

Q2. Who won India's first-ever Judo Gold medal in Commonwealth Games history during Glasgow 2026?

Q3. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the "Samudra Manthan" offshore energy scheme?

Q4. The Andhra Pradesh government rescheduled the Phase-2 Job Calendar notifications to which date?

Q5. Which state government launched the "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana" offering ₹2,500 monthly transfer to women?

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