Source-This post on World Press Freedom Index 2024 is based on the article “India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? In the World Press Freedom Index 2024, India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations. About World Press Freedom Index: Aspects Description… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2024
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World Press Freedom Index 2023
Source– This post on World Press Freedom Index 2023 is based on the article “India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, World Press Freedom Index 2023 was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). India’s ranking has dropped to 161 out… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023
Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC)
Source- This post on Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC) is based on the article “Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) report” published in “Down to Earth” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC), nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC)
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
Source-This post on Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is based on the article “Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa” published in “UNEP official website” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution opened… Continue reading Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
Source-This post on State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report has been created based on the article “Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Meteorological Organization has recently published the… Continue reading State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report
Workers and the climate change risk
Source-This post on Workers and the climate change risk has been created based on the article “More than 70% global workers exposed to climate change risks: ILO” published in “Business Standard” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? As per the report of International Labour Organization (ILO), over 70% of workers worldwide face climate… Continue reading Workers and the climate change risk
World Cybercrime Index
Source- This post on the World Cybercrime Index has been created based on the article “India ranks number 10 in cybercrime, study finds” published in “Economic Times” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, an international team of researchers has compiled the ‘World Cybercrime Index’. About World Cybercrime Index 1. The ‘World Cybercrime… Continue reading World Cybercrime Index
IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
Source– This post on IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the IPEF organized a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore. About IPEF Clean Economy Investor… Continue reading IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
Glycaemic index (GI)
Source– This post on Glycaemic index is based on the article “Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently a study has found that consuming low glycaemic index diets might prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. About Glycemic… Continue reading Glycaemic index (GI)
Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study
Source-This post on Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study is based on the article “Nuclear power is key to development, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by academics at IIM Ahmedabad stated that India must prioritize investment in the energy sector and expand… Continue reading Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study
