In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report

Source: The post is based on the article “In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report”  published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023 report has been released with the theme “Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation, and… Continue reading In India, 74% can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report

Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes”  published in PIB on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Minor irrigation(MI) schemes?3 What is the Census Report on Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes?4 What are the key findings of… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases the 6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes

State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing

Source: The post is based on the article “State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing”  published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The State of India’s Birds, 2023 has been released. What is the State of India’s Birds Report, 2023? State of India’s Birds Report… Continue reading State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing

7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified

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

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

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

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