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
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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
India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank’s Jobs for Resilience report
Source-This post on India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank is based on the article “South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The World Bank, in its latest regional update titled “Jobs for Resilience”, has stated that the South Asia region, including… Continue reading India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank’s Jobs for Resilience report
Food Waste Index Report 2024
Source: This article on the Food Waste Index Report 2024 is based on “Households across the world waste 1 billion meals a day, says UN report” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Food Waste Index Report 2024, was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2024
World Air Quality Report 2023
Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023
Employment status in India
Source-This post on Employment status in India is based on the article “No major change in employment status or wages in 10 years” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a report by Bahutva Karnataka shows that the share of self-employed workers increased, while the share of those in formal employment remained… Continue reading Employment status in India
