How are we tracking Progress?

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  1. Paper - 1 | Unit - 1 | Teaching Aptitude: Concept and Objectives of Teaching / शिक्षण की अवधारणा एवं उद्देश्य, Levels of Teaching / शिक्षण के स्तर, Learner's Characteristics / शिक्षार्थी की विशेषताएँ, Learning: Nature and Theories / अधिगम: प्रकृति एवं सिद्धांत, Cognition, Memory and Metacognition / संज्ञान, स्मृति एवं अधिसंज्ञान, Factors Affecting Teaching / शिक्षण को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक, Effective Teaching and the Teacher / प्रभावी शिक्षण एवं शिक्षक, Instructional Objectives and Lesson Planning / अनुदेशनात्मक उद्देश्य एवं पाठ नियोजन, Methods of Teaching / शिक्षण विधियाँ, Offline and Online Teaching Methods / ऑफ़लाइन एवं ऑनलाइन शिक्षण विधियाँ, Teaching Support System / शिक्षण सहायक प्रणाली, Evaluation Systems / मूल्यांकन प्रणाली, Biological Basis of Emotion / संवेग का जैविक आधार, Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems / केन्द्रीय और परिधीय तंत्रिका तंत्र
  2. Paper - 1 | Unit - 2 | Research Aptitude: Research: Meaning, Features and Scientific Method / अनुसंधान: अर्थ, लक्षण व वैज्ञानिक विधि, Research Paradigms and Approaches / अनुसंधान के प्रतिमान एवं उपागम, Types of Research / अनुसंधान के प्रकार, Variables and Measurement / चर एवं मापन, Methods of Research / अनुसंधान की विधियाँ, Steps of Research / अनुसंधान के चरण, Sampling / प्रतिचयन, Tools and Methods of Data Collection / आँकड़ा संग्रह के उपकरण एवं विधियाँ, Data Analysis and Statistics in Research / आँकड़ा विश्लेषण एवं शोध सांख्यिकी, Thesis and Article Writing / शोध-प्रबंध एवं लेख लेखन, Application of ICT in Research / अनुसंधान में ICT का अनुप्रयोग, Research Ethics / शोध नैतिकता
  3. Paper - 1 | Unit - 3 | Comprehension: Literal Comprehension, Vocabulary and Language in Context, Inferential Comprehension, Critical Comprehension, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions)
  4. Paper - 1 | Unit - 4 | Communication: Communication: Meaning, Nature and Process / संचार: अर्थ, प्रकृति एवं प्रक्रिया, Types and Levels of Communication / संचार के प्रकार एवं स्तर, Verbal and Non-verbal Communication / मौखिक एवं अमौखिक संचार, Semiotics and Meaning / संकेत विज्ञान एवं अर्थ, Models and Theories of Communication / संचार के मॉडल एवं सिद्धांत, Effective Communication / प्रभावी संचार, Barriers to Communication / संचार की बाधाएँ, Classroom Communication / कक्षा संचार, Mass Media: Types and Evolution / जनसंचार माध्यम: प्रकार एवं विकास, Mass Media and Society / जनसंचार एवं समाज, Digital and New Media / डिजिटल एवं नव माध्यम, General Awareness (Legacy Paper 1) / सामान्य जागरूकता (पुराना पेपर 1)
  5. Paper - 1 | Unit - 5 | Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude: Number System and Simplification / संख्या पद्धति एवं सरलीकरण, Algebra and Ages / बीजगणित एवं आयु, Percentage / प्रतिशतता, Ratio, Proportion, Partnership and Mixtures / अनुपात, समानुपात, साझेदारी एवं मिश्रण, Averages / औसत, Profit, Loss and Discount / लाभ, हानि एवं बट्टा, Simple and Compound Interest / साधारण एवं चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज, Time and Work / समय एवं कार्य, Speed, Time and Distance / चाल, समय एवं दूरी, Mensuration and Geometry / क्षेत्रमिति एवं ज्यामिति, Permutation, Combination and Probability / क्रमचय, संचय एवं प्रायिकता, Series / श्रेणी, Coding-Decoding / कूटलेखन-कूटवाचन, Relationships, Directions and Ranking / संबंध, दिशा एवं क्रम, Arrangements, Puzzles, Clock and Calendar / व्यवस्था, पहेलियाँ, घड़ी एवं कैलेंडर, Mathematical Foundations, जीवनी, Philosophy of the Constitution / संविधान का दर्शन, Analysis, Markov Chains, Univariate and Joint Distributions, Indian Polity and Governance (Legacy Unit 10) / भारतीय राजव्यवस्था और शासन (पुराना यूनिट 10)
  6. Paper - 1 | Unit - 6 | Logical Reasoning: Structure of Arguments / युक्ति की संरचना, Terms, Definitions and Uses of Language / पद, परिभाषा एवं भाषा के उपयोग, Categorical Propositions / निरुपाधिक प्रतिज्ञप्तियाँ, Categorical Syllogism / निरुपाधिक न्यायवाक्य, Venn Diagrams / वेन आरेख, Deduction, Induction and Analogy / निगमन, आगमन एवं सादृश्यता, Fallacies / तर्कदोष, Indian Logic: Pramanas / भारतीय तर्कशास्त्र: प्रमाण, Anumana and Vyapti / अनुमान एवं व्याप्ति, Hetvabhasa / हेत्वाभास, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Aristotle / अरस्तू, Western Schools of Philosophy / पाश्चात्य दर्शन की विचारधाराएँ, Kant / कांट, Sadhana Paada, Vaiśeṣika / वैशेषिक
  7. Paper - 1 | Unit - 7 | Data Interpretation: Data and Graphical Representation / आँकड़े एवं आलेखीय निरूपण, Data Interpretation: Tables / आँकड़ा निर्वचन: तालिका
  8. Paper - 1 | Unit - 8 | Information and Communication Technology: Computer Fundamentals and Hardware, Memory, Storage and Data Representation, Computer Software, Office Applications, Multimedia and File Formats, Computer Networks, Internet and World Wide Web, Email and Online Communication, Cyber Security, Digital Ethics, IPR and Society, Cloud and Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, ICT in Education and Governance, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Role of Internet and Web Services, Electronic Data Interchange and E-Commerce, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Web Publishing & Hosting, Emerging Technologies, Terms & Abbreviations, Basics of COA, Introduction to OS, Introduction to CN, Data Communication, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Network Security, Number System, Number Representation, Society, Law & Ethics, Keyboard Shortcuts, Website, Browser & Services, Protection of Geographical Indications / भौगोलिक संकेतों का संरक्षण
  9. Paper - 1 | Unit - 9 | People Development and Environment: Ecosystems and Biodiversity / पारितंत्र और जैव विविधता, Human and Environment Interaction / मानव और पर्यावरण की अंतःक्रिया, Development and Environment / विकास और पर्यावरण, Natural Resources – Forests, Water and Soil / प्राकृतिक संसाधन: वन, जल और मृदा, Energy Resources / ऊर्जा संसाधन, Air Pollution / वायु प्रदूषण, Water Pollution and Treatment / जल प्रदूषण और उपचार, Noise Pollution / ध्वनि प्रदूषण, Waste Management / अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन, Environmental Health and Toxicology / पर्यावरणीय स्वास्थ्य और विषविज्ञान, Climate Change and Global Environmental Issues / जलवायु परिवर्तन और वैश्विक पर्यावरणीय समस्याएँ, Natural Hazards and Disaster Management / प्राकृतिक प्रकोप और आपदा प्रबंधन, Indian Environmental Laws and Policies / भारतीय पर्यावरण कानून और नीतियाँ, International Environmental Agreements / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पर्यावरण समझौते, Environment / पर्यावरण, Geography / भूगोल, Factory and Industry Systems / कारखाना और उद्योग व्यवस्थाएँ, Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes, Communicable Diseases and Immunization / संक्रामक रोग और प्रतिरक्षण
  10. Paper - 1 | Unit - 10 | Higher Education System: Education in Ancient India / प्राचीन भारत में शिक्षा, Ancient Centres of Higher Learning / प्राचीन भारत के उच्च शिक्षा केंद्र, Colonial Education Policies and Commissions / औपनिवेशिक काल की शिक्षा नीतियाँ और आयोग, Colonial Colleges, Universities and Reformers / औपनिवेशिक कॉलेज, विश्वविद्यालय व सुधारक, Education Commissions and Policies after Independence / स्वतंत्र भारत में शिक्षा आयोग और नीतियाँ, National Education Policy 2020 / राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020, Types of Higher Education Institutions / उच्च शिक्षा संस्थानों के प्रकार, Learning Programmes and Academic Credits / अधिगम कार्यक्रम और अकादमिक क्रेडिट, Professional, Technical and Skill-Based Education / व्यावसायिक, तकनीकी और कौशल आधारित शिक्षा, Value Education and Environmental Education / मूल्य शिक्षा और पर्यावरण शिक्षा, Governance, Administration and Financing / शासन, प्रशासन और वित्तपोषण, Regulation, Accreditation and Ranking / उच्च शिक्षा का नियमन, प्रत्यायन और रैंकिंग
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The video is a lecture on climate change policy, focusing on the mechanisms for tracking progress under the Paris Agreement and India's specific commitments. The instructor begins by explaining the enhanced transparency framework (ETF) established by the Paris Agreement, which requires countries to report on actions taken and progress made in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This framework, which starts in 2024, includes a 'global stocktake' every five years to assess collective progress, with the first one concluding in 2023. The lecture then details the 'loss and damage' framework, which acknowledges that some climate impacts cannot be prevented and establishes a fund to support vulnerable nations. The second part of the lecture shifts to India's position, highlighting its ratification of the agreement and its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). India's NDCs include reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 33-35% by 2030, creating a carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 through forests, and aiming for 40% of its installed capacity from non-fossil fuels. The final segment presents a slide with five pledges made by the Indian Prime Minister, such as increasing non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030 and reducing carbon intensity by 45% by 2030, alongside a comparison of pledges from the top three global emitters: China, the United States, and India.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The lecture begins with a slide titled 'HOW ARE WE TRACKING PROGRESS?'. The instructor explains the 'Transparency Framework' established by the Paris Agreement, which requires countries to report transparently on actions taken and progress in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This framework, known as the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), will start in 2024. The slide also mentions the 'global stocktake' of the world's efforts under the Paris Agreement, which concluded in 2023 at COP28. The instructor points to the text on the slide, which states that the operational details for the practical implementation of the Paris Agreement were agreed upon at COP24 in Katowice, Poland, and finalized at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. The slide is divided into three sections: 'Global Stocktake (GST)', 'Transparency Framework', and 'Loss and Damage'. The 'Global Stocktake' section notes that it occurs every 5 years, with the world checking for progress, gaps, and new commitments, and the first GST concluded in 2023. The 'Transparency Framework' section states that countries must report on emissions, actions taken, and progress towards NDCs, with reporting every 2 years. The 'Loss and Damage' section highlights the recognition that some climate impacts cannot be prevented and the creation of a fund to support vulnerable nations.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor transitions to a new slide titled 'What have we achieved so far?'. The slide discusses the progress made since the Paris Agreement entered into force, noting that it has spurred low-carbon solutions and new markets. It states that more countries, regions, cities, and companies are establishing carbon neutrality targets. The slide highlights that zero-carbon solutions are becoming competitive, representing 25% of emissions in the power and transport sectors, and are expected to be competitive in sectors representing over 70% of global emissions by 2030. The instructor then moves to the next slide, 'India's Take on the Paris Agreement'. This slide outlines India's position, stating it is a signatory and ratified the agreement in October 2016, supporting its goals while emphasizing 'common but differentiated responsibilities'. It lists the challenges India faces due to its large population and development needs. The slide details India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which include reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels, increasing non-fossil fuel capacity, and creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2030. It also mentions India's aim to reach 40% of installed capacity from non-fossil fuels and its plan to anchor a global solar alliance, INSPIRE, for countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

  3. 5:00 – 6:27 05:00-06:27

    The final slide, titled 'PM MAKES FIVE PLEDGES', is presented. The instructor points to a list of five pledges made by the Indian Prime Minister. The first pledge is to increase non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030. The second is to meet 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030. The third is to reduce the total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030. The fourth is to reduce the carbon intensity of the economy by 45% by 2030 from a previous target of 35%. The fifth is to achieve the target of net zero by 2070. The slide also includes a section titled 'WHAT IS NET ZERO?', which defines net zero as a balance where greenhouse gas emissions are offset by their absorption. A section on 'PLEDGES BY TOP THREE EMITTERS' compares India's pledges with those of China and the United States. China has announced no new pledges, while the US has pledged to boost renewable power and electric vehicles and achieve net zero by 2050. The slide also shows a table titled 'India's updated NDCs', which lists the updated targets for cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources, reducing emissions intensity of GDP, and creating an additional carbon sink.

The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the Paris Agreement's implementation framework, focusing on the mechanisms for tracking progress and the specific commitments of major nations. It begins by explaining the enhanced transparency framework and the global stocktake process, which are designed to ensure accountability and assess collective progress. The lecture then details the 'loss and damage' framework, a critical component for supporting vulnerable nations. The focus then shifts to India, outlining its position, challenges, and ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The final segment highlights the Prime Minister's five key pledges, which are more ambitious than the original NDCs, and compares them with the commitments of other major emitters, providing a clear picture of the global climate action landscape.

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