1. The
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), effective from
October 1, 2023, imposes tariffs on carbon-intensive
imports to prevent carbon leakage and ensure fair
pricing of emissions, with full financial obligations starting in 2026.
2. The
Battle of Karnal (1739) saw Nadir Shah's swift victory over the Mughals,
leading to the plunder of Delhi and accelerating the empire’s decline.
3. The trial incineration of 10 tonnes of waste
collected from the now defunct Union Carbide Bhopal factory commenced at Re
Sustainability's treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF) in Pithampur
area of Madhya Pradesh.
4. India and the
European Union are working towards concluding their long-pending bilateral Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025.