What is the News? International Food Policy Research Institute’s(IFPRI) has released the Global Food Policy Report 2022 titled ‘Climate change and food systems’. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings Global food production will grow by about 60% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2010. However, regional differences in access… Continue reading Global Food Policy Report 2022: 9 Crore Indians At Risk Of Hunger By 2030 Due To Climate Change: Report
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Need to triple investments for restoring degraded land by 2030: Seoul Declaration
What is the News? The Seoul Declaration was adopted at the XV World Forestry Congress. What is the World Forestry Congress? World Forestry Congress is a forum for the exchange of views and experiences on all aspects of forests and forestry. This may lead to the formulation of broad recommendations applicable at national, regional and… Continue reading Need to triple investments for restoring degraded land by 2030: Seoul Declaration
Explained: How Sikkim became a part of India
What is the News? It was on May 16, 1975 that Sikkim became the 22nd State of the Union of India. Let’s understand how Sikkim became a part of India. About the Sikkim Rulers before the advent of Europeans In 1642, Sikkim came under the rule of the Chogyal (or kings) of the Namgyal dynasty… Continue reading Explained: How Sikkim became a part of India
World may miss net zero by 2050, courtesy COVID-19: International Science Council
What is the News? The International Science Council has released a report titled “Unprecedented and Unfinished – COVID-19 and Implications for National and Global Policy”. According to the report, the COVID-19 pandemic may prevent the world from achieving net zero emissions by 2050. What is the International Science Council? Formed in: 2018 Purpose: It is… Continue reading World may miss net zero by 2050, courtesy COVID-19: International Science Council
Lancet Planetary Health Report: ‘At 2.4 million in 2019, India led world in pollution deaths’
What is the News? The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health has published “The Lancet Planetary Health Report”. What are the key highlights from the report? Global findings Pollution was responsible for 9 million premature deaths in 2015 making it the world’s largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death. Ambient air pollution accounted… Continue reading Lancet Planetary Health Report: ‘At 2.4 million in 2019, India led world in pollution deaths’
Union Minister chairs meeting on Lab Grown Diamonds; Focus on Research and Development, setting up common facilities and skilling of adequate manpower
What is the News? The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry chaired a meeting with the representatives of Lab-Grown Diamonds Industry today in New Delhi. What are Lab Grown Diamonds? Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds which are grown inside a lab using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural diamond growing process and the result is a… Continue reading Union Minister chairs meeting on Lab Grown Diamonds; Focus on Research and Development, setting up common facilities and skilling of adequate manpower
Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for State’s inaction in providing relief to the Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. This also amounts to a breach of the Supreme Court’s 2017 judgment which had ordered the State to pay ₹5 lakh each to the victims in three months. What is Endosulfan?… Continue reading Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC
Assistive aids remains inaccessible to bulk of those with disabilities, says global report
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have jointly released the first Global Report on Assistive Technology(GReAT). What is the Global Report on Assistive Technology(GReAT)? Released by: World Health Organization(WHO) and UNICEF Purpose: The report is the culmination of the 71st World Health Assembly resolution in… Continue reading Assistive aids remains inaccessible to bulk of those with disabilities, says global report
Explained: What are urban heat islands, and why are they worsening during summers?
What is the News? Several parts of India are reeling under heatwave conditions. Cities, especially, are a lot hotter than rural areas. This is due to a phenomenon called an “urban heat island”. What are Urban Heat Islands? An urban heat island is a local and temporary phenomenon experienced when certain pockets within a city… Continue reading Explained: What are urban heat islands, and why are they worsening during summers?
Inauguration of amenities at Kanheri Caves
What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) has inaugurated the Kanheri Caves on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. What are Kanheri Caves? The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments located on the western outskirts of Mumbai. The caves are located… Continue reading Inauguration of amenities at Kanheri Caves
