Energy Transition Index

- Published by: World Economic Forum.

- Purpose: To comprehensively monitor the global energy transition.

- Framework: Measures transition towards an energy system that supports sustainability, security, access, and enabling institutions.

Energy Transition Index 2024

- Top 5: Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, and France.

- Emerging Economies: Brazil and China show notable progress.

- Global Trend: 83% of countries regressed in at least one dimension (security, equity, sustainability) compared to last year.

- India's Rank: 63rd.

- Progress: 107 of 120 countries showed progress over the past decade, but the overall pace has slowed, and balancing the transition's facets remains challenging.

- India's Achievements:

● Clean Energy Infrastructure: Renewable energy and biomass constitute 42% of its power generation capacity.

● Global Standing: India is the fourth-largest renewables market globally.

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🔖Conscience as a Source of Ethical Guidance

Definition:

Conscience is the inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's thoughts and actions. It is an internal moral compass that influences decisions and behavior based on personal and societal values.

🔺Relevant Quotes:

-"The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience." - Mahatma Gandhi
-"Conscience is the inner voice that warns us that someone may be looking." - H. L. Mencken
-"There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience." - French Proverb

➕Keywords
-Ethical decision-making,
-Moral compass,
-Inner sense of right and wrong,
-Personal integrity,
-Internal moral compass,

➕Crisis of Conscience
A crisis of conscience refers to a situation where an individual experiences severe internal conflict due to a clash between their moral beliefs and their actions or circumstances. This psychological and ethical dilemma often leads to significant distress and can prompt profound self-reflection and life changes.

Examples:
-Historical Example: Mahatma Gandhi’s commitment to non-violence and truth (Satyagraha) was guided by his strong moral conscience, which he referred to as his "inner voice."
-Contemporary Example: Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden, who exposed unethical practices by the government, acted based on their conscience, despite facing significant personal risks.

❓Mains Questions:

-"A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory." Critically analyze this statement with suitable examples.

What question suggest
(The statement "A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory" means that if someone feels no guilt about their actions, it might be because they have forgotten the wrong things they have done. It suggests that everyone makes mistakes or does bad things sometimes, and only people who don't remember these actions can have a completely clear conscience.)

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State of Global Air Report

- Released By: Health Effects Institute in partnership with UNICEF.

- Purpose: Analysis of air quality and health impacts globally.

SoGA Report 2024:

- Global Risk Factor: Air pollution is the 2nd leading global risk factor for death, surpassing tobacco and diabetes, and trailing only hypertension.

- Disease Burden: Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease account for nearly 90% of the disease burden.

● PM2.5 Particles: 6 out of 10 deaths worldwide attributed to air pollution.

● Other Pollutants: Ozone and household air pollution account for 38% and 6% of deaths, respectively.

- Global Mortality:

● India and China: Together account for 54% of the global disease burden due to air pollution in 2021.

● India: 21 lakh deaths.

- Impact on Children:

● Under Five Mortality: Over 700,000 deaths were linked to air pollution, representing 15% of all global deaths among this age group.

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