Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
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Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
Source: The post is based on the article “More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India report. What is the State of Elementary Education in Rural India Report?… Continue reading More students using smartphones for entertainment than study: survey
WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares” published in Indian Express on 2nd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are MPOWER measures?3 What are the key findings of the WHO report on tobacco control?4 What does the WHO report say about India?… Continue reading WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares
Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for sub-categorisation of OBCs?3 What were the terms of reference of the Rohini Commission?4 How did the work of the… Continue reading Panel submits report on sub-categorisation of OBCs after 6 years
IMD has launched Heat Index
Source: The post is based on the article “IMD has launched Heat Index” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Heat Index?3 How will the Heat Index be calculated by IMD?4 What are the colour codes used for Heat Index? What is the News? India Meteorological Department… Continue reading IMD has launched Heat Index
India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position
Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Henley Passport Index?3 What are the key rankings of Henley Passport Index 2023?4 What is the Henley Openness… Continue reading India climbs seven points to 80 on Passport Index; Singapore at top position
Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the third edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022. What is the Export Preparedness Index(EPI)? Click Here… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tops NITI Aayog export preparedness index 2022, Gujarat skids to 4th slot
13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report
Source: The post is based on the article “13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Niti Aayog has published the second edition of National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023. What is the National… Continue reading 13.5 crore Indians move out of multidimensional poverty in five years: Niti Aayog report
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) Report, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Export Preparedness Index (EPI) Report, 2022” published in PIB on 14th July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog will be releasing the third edition of Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022. What is the Export Preparedness Index (EPI)? EPI is… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index (EPI) Report, 2022
