What is the News? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has released a report titled “Building climate resilience in the Asia Pacific region report”. What are the key highlights of the report? Asia Pacific Region and its vulnerability to Climate Change The Asia-Pacific region is home to two-thirds of the world’s poorest people. Climate change… Continue reading Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
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Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
What is the News? Union minister for Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives during the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav. What are the initiatives launched? Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP) Developed by: National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) in association with Tree Craze Foundation. Purpose of the Portal: It is an interactive portal that is… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
Set up Police Complaints Authorities, NHRC tells Union Home Ministry, States
What is the News? The National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) core advisory group on criminal justice system reforms has issued several directives to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Governments on the reforms in the Criminal Justice System. What are the recommendations given by NHRC? Police Complaint Authorities: State and Central Governments should… Continue reading Set up Police Complaints Authorities, NHRC tells Union Home Ministry, States
India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
What is the News? India and the UK have launched the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative. What is Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative? IRIS is the first major initiative under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Aim: To make critical infrastructure in the SIDS (Small Island Developing States) resilient against all kinds… Continue reading India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
What is the News? India has not signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use. What is Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use? It is an ambitious declaration initiated by the United Kingdom to “halt deforestation” and land degradation by 2030. The declaration has been signed by over 105 countries including… Continue reading Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released the State of the Climate report 2021. What is the purpose of the State of the Climate report 2021? The State of the Climate report provides a snapshot of climate indicators including temperatures, extreme weather events, sea level rises and ocean conditions. What are… Continue reading Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
What is the News? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unique first-of-its-kind resolution called “Resolution 2601”. What does Resolution 2601 call for? Resolution 2601 calls for the protection of education in armed conflict. It also, -Condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers. -Urges parties to armed conflict to immediately stop such violence… Continue reading UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
What is the News? A district autonomous council in Meghalaya has announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021’. What is the purpose of Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021? The bill is aimed at the “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. If implemented, the proposed… Continue reading Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme. What is the Dairy Sahakar Scheme? Aim: To encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country which will help realize the vision of “from cooperation to prosperity”. Implementing Agency: National Cooperative Development Corporation( NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation. Financial… Continue reading Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has released a report that shows the cost overruns and time overruns for various projects. What are cost and time overrun? Cost overrun: It is an unexpected change in the project budget that ends up increasing the total project cost. Time overrun: It… Continue reading Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
