Contents1 What is the News?2 Few basic Terms to Know3 What are the key findings of the GAP report?4 What are the suggestions given by the GAP report?5 What does the GAP Report say about India? What is the News? Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report) 2021 has been released by Virginia Tech’s College of… Continue reading Global agricultural productivity not growing as fast as food demand: Report
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Climate Change: code red for public health
What is the news? Lancet released its yearly Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. It tracks the relationship between climate change and public health. It highlights that there is a rapid increase in heatwave and wildlife exposure, drought and sea-level rise. What are the key findings of the report? Heatwaves: According to the reports, India, the… Continue reading Climate Change: code red for public health
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the key findings of the report?3.1 Recycling of Plastic Waste3.2 Growing Problem of Marine Plastic3.3 Main Sources of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution3.4 Impact of Plastic Waste on Climate3.5 Impact of Plastic Waste on Economy What is the News? The UN… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
UNEP production gap report: Net-zero targets by countries are empty pledges without plans
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Production Gap Report3 What are the key findings of the Production Gap Report?4 Findings related to specific countries5 What are the suggestions provided by the Production Gap Report? What is the news? UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has recently released the Production Gap Report (PGR). The released document is… Continue reading UNEP production gap report: Net-zero targets by countries are empty pledges without plans
Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the Key Findings of the Global Threat Assessment report?4 What are the recommendations of the Global Threat Assessment report? What is the News? The Global Threat Assessment report 2021 has been released by WeProtect Global Alliance. Note: WeProtect Global Alliance is… Continue reading Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of the paper released?3 Incidence of Poverty3.1 Intensity of Poverty3.2 Religion wise differences in incidence and intensity of multidimensional poverty 3.3 Asset Ownership among Social Groups3.4 Covid-19 Impact on Poverty What is the News? Researchers have released a paper titled “Examining multidimensional poverty reduction in India… Continue reading Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India
World’s most powerful passports as per Henley’s Index; India at 90th spot
What is the News? Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index. What is the Henley Passport Index? Henley Passport Index(HPI) was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. The index ranks the passports of countries according to the number of destinations… Continue reading World’s most powerful passports as per Henley’s Index; India at 90th spot
India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
Source: This post is based on the articles “Hunger Index: poor ranking devoid of ground reality and facts, says Govt” published in The Hindu on 16th October 2021. “India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index” published in Down To Earth on 15th October 2021. “Statement of Ministry of Women and Child Development on Global Hunger Report 2021” published… Continue reading India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the World Energy Outlook report?3 What are the Key Findings of the World Energy Outlook report?3.1 Stated Policies Scenario3.2 Announced Pledges Scenario 4 Investment in Clean Energy5 World Energy Outlook report on India What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has published its World Energy… Continue reading Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Globally, India recorded the highest loss in terrestrial water storage
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the 2021 State of Climate Services Report?3 Findings related to India4 Water Scarce River Basins What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled 2021 State of Climate Services Report. What are the key findings of the 2021 State… Continue reading Globally, India recorded the highest loss in terrestrial water storage
