What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
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“World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Food Price Index:4 About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released the World Food Price Index. According to the index, world food prices have increased for the 11th consecutive month in April. Further, the prices also hit their… Continue reading “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Social Stock Exchange(SSE):4 Key Recommendations on Social Stock Exchanges: What is the News? A technical group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its report. About Social Stock Exchange(SSE): Social Stock Exchange(SSE) is a platform that allows investors… Continue reading SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch:4 About the Report by Hunger watch: What is the News? According to a Report by Hunger watch, COVID-19 has impacted India’s urban poor more than those in villages. Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch: Impact of Covid-19: Urban respondents… Continue reading COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
“State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
What is the News? Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the annual State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19 Report. Key Findings of State of Working India 2021 report: Impact of Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased informality in employment. This has lead to a decline in earnings for… Continue reading “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
“Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021 related to India:3 International findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021:4 About International Energy Agency(IEA): What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) has released a report titled “Global Electric Vehicle Outlook Report,2021”. The Global EV Outlook(GEVO) is an annual report published by… Continue reading “Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
“Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
What is the News? The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations has released the Global Forest Goals Report 2021. Contents1 Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021:2 About Global Forest Goals Report 2021:3 The Six Global Forest Goals are:4 Note: Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021: Firstly, the… Continue reading “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
