Source: The post is based on the article “IQAir report: Delhi most polluted city in world” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? IQAir has released the Air Quality Index(AQI). What is the Air Quality Index(AQI)? Specifications Details Released by IQAir, a Swiss based air purifier company Purpose To measure… Continue reading IQAir report: Delhi most polluted city in world
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INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue
Source: The post is based on the article “INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has organized the first INDUS-X Investors Meet at New Delhi. What is INDUS-X? Specifications Details Full Form… Continue reading INDUS-X: First INDUS-X Investors Meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue
UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
Source: The post is based on the article “Production Gap Report :World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the Production Gap Report 2023. What is the Production Gap Report? Specifications Details Prepared by… Continue reading UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
State of Climate Services Report for 2023
Source– This post ” State of Climate Services Report for 2023” is based on the article “Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report” published in “DownToEarth” on 07 November 2023. Why in the News? A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicated that… Continue reading State of Climate Services Report for 2023
India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The recent analysis of the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) data has revealed substantial disparities in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension within Indian states and… Continue reading India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global TB Report 2023. What are the key findings of the Global TB Report… Continue reading Global TB Report: India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022
National Coal Index
Source– This post “National Coal Index” is based on the article”National Coal Index Increases by 3.83 points in September” published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023. Why in News? The National Coal Index (NCI) has increased first time since April 2023. What is National Coal Index? Specification Details Started in 4th June 2020 Started by… Continue reading National Coal Index
World Local Production Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “World Local Production Forum”published in “PIB” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers is participating in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) at The Hague, Netherlands. What is the World Local Production Forum(WLPF)? Specifications Details Initiative… Continue reading World Local Production Forum
Hunger Hotspot
Source: This post “Hunger hotspot” is based on the article”Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity | June-November 2023 Outlook” in “World food programme Report” on 29 May 2023. Why in News? FAO and WFP have warned that acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 18 hunger hotspots – comprising a… Continue reading Hunger Hotspot
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023
