Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the News? According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from… Continue reading CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
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Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India” published in PIB on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing the Urban 20 event under the G20 Presidency of India. What is Urban 20 (U20)? Urban-20 (U20)… Continue reading Urban-20 (U20) event being organized under G20 presidency of India
Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
Source: The post is based on the article “Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Social Progress Index(SPI)?3 What are the key findings of the Social Progress Index(SPI)?4 What is the significance of Social Progress Index(SPI)?… Continue reading Social Progress Index(SPI) for States and Districts received by EAC-PM, released
GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GLAAS Report?3 What are the key findings of the GLAAS Report?4 What are the recommendations… Continue reading GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report
Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia”. What are the… Continue reading Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) at New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Inaugurates The 7th Edition of India Water Impact Summit
2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
Source: The post is based on the article “Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released a report titled “2022 Prison Census”. Note: The Committee to Protect Journalists(CPJ) is an American independent non-profit,… Continue reading 2022 Prison Census: Number of journalists jailed has reached record high: CPJ report
World Malaria Report 2022: Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the World Malaria Report 2022. What are the key highlights from the report? Deaths due to Malaria: Despite disruptions… Continue reading World Malaria Report 2022: Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO
What’s in the World Bank’s new toolkit on making urban transport better for Indian women?
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s in the World Bank’s new toolkit on making urban transport better for Indian women?” published in Indian Express on 11th December 2022 What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Toolkit on Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces in India”… Continue reading What’s in the World Bank’s new toolkit on making urban transport better for Indian women?
Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide” published in Hindustan Times on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Divide?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to… Continue reading Only 31% women own mobile phones, says Oxfam report on India digital divide
