What is the News? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has released a report titled “Building climate resilience in the Asia Pacific region report”. What are the key highlights of the report? Asia Pacific Region and its vulnerability to Climate Change The Asia-Pacific region is home to two-thirds of the world’s poorest people. Climate change… Continue reading Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
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Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released the State of the Climate report 2021. What is the purpose of the State of the Climate report 2021? The State of the Climate report provides a snapshot of climate indicators including temperatures, extreme weather events, sea level rises and ocean conditions. What are… Continue reading Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
Suicides rose to all-time high in 2020, daily wagers made up greatest share
What is the news? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020. About the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020 The report divides suicides into nine categories — apart from daily wagers, housewives and people working in the farm sector, etc, The NCRB omitted a chapter on Central… Continue reading Suicides rose to all-time high in 2020, daily wagers made up greatest share
‘Informal sector shrank sharply in 2020-21’
What is the News? State Bank of India’s(SBI) economic research department has released the Ecowrap Report. What are the key findings of the Ecowrap Report? Formalisation of Economy India’s informal economy has reduced by around 15-20% of the formal GDP in 2020-21, compared to 52% in 2017-18. This signals a greater shift towards the formalisation… Continue reading ‘Informal sector shrank sharply in 2020-21’
Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian supplied equipment: CRS report”
What is the news? Recently, Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has said that the Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment and will continue to rely on Russian weapons systems in the near and middle terms. Read more: US cautions India over S-400 deal with Russia, cites strategic partnership choices About the CRS report? CRS… Continue reading Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian supplied equipment: CRS report”
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a report titled ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’. What are the key Findings of the report? At least 30% of the population, or 40 crore individuals – called the missing middle are devoid of any financial protection for health: The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
Explained: What is the climate vulnerability index released by CEEW?
What is the news? Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has released its first-of-its-kind district-level climate vulnerability assessment or Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI). The index has analyzed 640 districts in India and found that 463 of these are vulnerable to extreme floods, droughts and cyclones etc. What are the key findings of the Climate Vulnerability Index?… Continue reading Explained: What is the climate vulnerability index released by CEEW?
Unesco World Heritage forests: India’s Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘blue carbon’ globally
What is the News? Researchers at UNESCO, the World Resources Institute and the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) have released a new assessment of greenhouse gas volumes emitted from and absorbed by forests in UNESCO World Heritage sites. What are the key findings of the report on UNESCO World Heritage Forests? The researchers have… Continue reading Unesco World Heritage forests: India’s Sundarbans among 5 sites with highest ‘blue carbon’ globally
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
What is the News? Imperial College, London has released a paper on smart and sustainable urban transport. What are the key suggestions given by the paper to decarbonize the Transport Sector? Create Hyper-local Neighbourhoods: Hyper-local neighbourhoods that provide every necessary service within a walking distance will help people avoid using transport for their daily needs.… Continue reading ‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “State of the Climate in Asia report”. What are the key findings of the State of the Climate in Asia report? Impact of Natural Disasters: Natural disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts have cost India around $87 billion in 2020.… Continue reading India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
