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FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste

News: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has unveiled a platform named  Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste to aid global reduction of food loss and waste. Facts: About the platform: It is an online platform that brings together information on measurement, reduction, policies, alliances, actions and examples of successful models… Continue reading FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

News: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being observed on July 30. Facts: The day was observed for the first time in 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly. Aim: To raise awareness about the condition of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. Theme: It focuses on first responders… Continue reading World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme

News: Flipkart has said that it is supporting over six lakh artisans, weavers and craftsmen across the country through its Samarth programme. Facts: Samarth Programme: The initiative has been launched by Flipkart in 2019. Aim: To bring India’s artisans, weavers and handicrafts producers onto its platform by providing support for onboarding, cataloguing, account management, dedicated… Continue reading Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme

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