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 Fentanyl: A Powerful but Dangerous Drug Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug that is often used to treat severe pain. It is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and dependence. Despite its effectiveness in treating pain, fentanyl can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if used improperly. Uses of Fentanyl Fentanyl is primarily used to manage severe pain, particularly in patients who are undergoing surgery or who are experiencing chronic pain due to cancer or other serious medical conditions. It can also be used as a part of anesthesia for surgical procedures. Fentanyl is available in several different forms, including transdermal patches, lozenges, and injectable solutions. Demerits of Fentanyl The main danger of fentanyl is its potential for abuse and overdose. Fentanyl is a highly potent drug, up to 100 times more potent than morphine. It can cause a rapid onset of sedation, respiratory depression, and even coma or dea...
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COP 26 UNFCCC GLASGOW CONFERENCE 2021 - INDIA

COP 26 UNFCCC GLASGOW CONFERENCE 2021 - INDIA 


1992 Earth summit gave rise to UNFCCC ( United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and every year UNFCCC organizes CoP (Conference of Parties), in 2021 United Kingdom would host CoP26 at Glasgow from 31st October to 12th November 2021.


The event will welcome world leaders from more than 190 countries along with thousands of negotiators, researchers and citizens coming together to strengthen a global response to the threat of climate change.


26th CoP is important this year because Intergovernmental Panel on climate change IPCC (1988) published it's assessment report on Earth climate which highlights heatwaves, droughts, extreme rainfall and sea level rise in coming decades.



CoP comes under UNFCCC which was formed in 1994 and was established to work towards " stabilization of green house gas concentration in the atmosphere". It also list out a responsibility for member nations which includes


1. Formulation measures to mitigate climate change.

2. Cooperation in preparing for adaptation

3. Promoting, education, training and public awareness.


CoP1 - 1995

CoP3 - 1997 - Kyoto protocol

CoP8 - 2002 - India

CoP21 - 2015 - Paris - limit global warming upto 2 degree compared to pre industrial level

CoP26 - 2021 - UK


India at CoP 26, 2021 gave a commitment of "Panchamrit" to tackle climate change.


1. India will achieve net-zero emission by 2070

2. Non fossil fuel generation to increase by 500 GW by 2030

3. India will increase 50% renewable energy by 2030

4. Carbon emission to be reduce by 1 billion tonne

5. 45% reduction in carbon intensity



PM Modi also highlighted Indian Railways target of achieving Net Zero emission by 2030. Government of India initiative aimed at reducing 40 billion tonnes of emission though use of LEDs. Modi ji also asked developed nations to start financing developing nations as committed to achieve the set goals. Emphasis was given that India holding 17% of global population emits only 5% of GHG and still commit to reduce it further. 


PM also inaugurated eAmrit webportal at CoP 26 forum marking the significance role played by electric vehicles in climate balance. 

https://infoodisha2.blogspot.com/2021/11/e-amrit-portal-by-pm-modi-for-electric.html 

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