13th East Asia Summit

Why in the discussion?

The 13th East Asia Summit, which was concluded by Prime Minister Modi in Singapore, was discussed to increase multilateral cooperation and economic and cultural alliance between member countries. Simultaneously, he also clarified India's commitment to making the Indo-Pacific region peaceful, inclusive and prosperous.

main point

• This was the 5th East Asia Summit of Indian Prime Minister Modi. Since its inception in 2005, India is participating in this conference.
• In the conference, the Prime Minister explained India's approach to building a peaceful, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, strengthening maritime cooperation and for a balanced Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) packet.

East Asia Summit (EAS)

• It is a unique platform run by leaders of 18 countries of the Asia-Pacific region, which was formed for the purpose of regional peace, security and prosperity.
• It has been developed as a platform for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues, which have common regional concern, which play an important role in regional construction.
• The concept of East Asia Grouping was first introduced by the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir-bin-Mohammed in 1991, but it was established in 2005.
• Among the member countries of the EAS, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and the US are included in 10 countries of ASEAN (Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei and Laos).
• These six primary areas of regional cooperation come under the EAS love affair- environment and energy, education, finance, issues related to global health and global diseases, natural disaster management and ASEAN connectivity.
• India supports regional cooperation in all these 6 primary areas.

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Indian economy

Agreement between India and ADB between India and ADB

Context

The Asian Development Bank and the Indian Government invested $ 169 million as the first installment of $ 500 million funding related to the development of climate-based water supply, sewerage and drainage facilities in at least ten cities of the state of Tamil Nadu. Signed the loan agreement.

Important point

• With this cooperation from the ADB, innovative and climate-based investment, along with comprehensive institutional cooperation, will help in dealing with these complex urban challenges.
• This program of ADB is part of the support given by Tamil Nadu State for the 'Tamil Nadu 2023' , which aims to ensure access to all the access to water and sanitation and to develop world-class cities in high-performance industrial corridors.
• The development of Chennai, Coimbatore, Rajpalayam, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and Vellore will be developed from the loan amount received in the first installment.
• A $ 2 million grant from the Asian Clean Energy Fund created by the Japanese government will fund the pilot project with solar energy.
• Likewise, a one million dollar grant of technical assistance from the ADB will also be provided for this program, in order to support the capacity building.

Context

As a trend, in some cities of Maharashtra, people have started picking birds as icons so that proper steps can be taken to protect them. Thus the bird most preferred by the whole city will represent the city.

Important point

• After 54 days of untiring campaign this year, on the occasion of Independence Day, people of Wardha in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra chose the blue box or Indian roller icon of their city.
• The process of selection was jointly organized by the Bahar Nature Foundation and Wardha Municipal Corporation which was completed by the poll.
• Even online voters were also made by 3,621 migrants living outside of Wardha.
• Other birds for this claim are as follows:

1.  (White-Throated Kingfisher)
 
2. Black-wing kite (The Black-Winged Kite )
 
3.  (The Spotted Owlet)
 
4. Coppersmith Barbet (The Coppersmith Barbet )

• Altogether, 51,267 votes were cast, out of which 29865 votes were clearly marked by the blue pins. Blacksmith got 6,950 votes, Black Wing Kite got 4,886 votes, while Spottled Owlet and Copper Smith barbate each gave 4,805 votes.
• The famous birdwormer and wildlife conservationist Maruti Chitpalli announced the winner.
• Wardha, who chose the city's Bird Icon, is Maharashtra's second, while Vidarbha is the first city in the region.
• First, the Satvantwadi town of Konkan chose its Bird Icon two years ago.
• Other cities of Maharashtra such as Jalgaon and Umarkhed are also moving on this path.
• This new experiment has created a lot of interest in nature, birds and the need to protect them.
• Spreading publicity through unique programs like Unique Elections, Wall Paintings, Bird Vihar, Photo Exhibition, Cycle Rally and 'No Your City Birds'.
• Wardha MPs, mayors, collectors and top police officers also encouraged the program.
• The special thing is that there is a proposal to set up an idol of Nilpanch bird at the convenient location of the city.

Conclusion

India is far behind many countries of the world in terms of protection and protection of birds. The environment and climate of the plot which is suitable for life and green trees and vegetation are found there, it is pleasant to find birds and animals along with other animals. With the presence of birds and organisms in any particular area, the exact climate can be estimated.

Such new efforts should be welcomed in a country like India and this experiment, which started for the protection of birds, should be encouraged throughout India.