Today in History (October 30th, 1485)
On 30th October 1485, Henry Tudor was crowned as Henry VII, marking the beginning of the Tudor dynasty in England. His reign was significant for several reasons: he brought an end to the Wars of the Roses, which had plagued England with dynastic conflicts, and established stability in the country.
Summary of Today’s News
Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality.
The role of Speakers in the Indian parliamentary system is to emphasize their responsibilities in maintaining order, certifying Money Bills, and deciding on disqualifications of MLAs due to defection. It raises concerns about the perceived partisanship of some Speakers, with instances of biased actions, such as swift suspensions of opposition members and the failure to refer significant bills for scrutiny by parliamentary committees.
What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.Venezuela ties?
The recent developments in Venezuela’s political and diplomatic landscape. Maria Corina Machado’s significant victory in the Venezuelan opposition primary is noted, coinciding with the Biden administration’s decision to ease sanctions on the country’s oil, gas, and mining industries in exchange for the promise of free and fair elections in 2024.
Govt. preparing to release Vision India 2047 document
The Indian government is in the process of finalizing a national vision plan, titled ‘Vision India@2047,’ aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. The plan is designed to prevent India from falling into the middle-income trap that has affected other countries at similar stages of development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to unveil this plan within the next three months, outlining reforms and targets to be achieved by 2030. The ultimate goal is to make India a $30 trillion economy with a per capita income ranging between $18,000 and $20,000.
Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
A recent study by the Council for Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals that developed countries, responsible for 75% of global carbon emissions, are on track to emit 38% more carbon in 2030 than they have committed to reduce. This overshoot is primarily attributed to the United States, Russia, and the European Union. The study, released ahead of the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP-28), indicates that the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of developed nations fall short of the necessary emissions reductions to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
