What is the news? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021 in February recently. This article focuses upon the data related to farmer protests as mentioned in the report. Report on Farmers Protests: Farmers Protests in India have registered an almost five-fold increase since 2017. In 2017,… Continue reading “State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
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Govt launches “Performance Grading Index 2019-20”
What is the news? Performance Grading Index 2019-20, for States and Union Territories, has been released by the Education ministry. What is the Performance Grading Index (PGI)? Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs. This includes key levers that drive their performance… Continue reading Govt launches “Performance Grading Index 2019-20”
IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Investment Report 2021. About the World Energy Investment Report 2021: The report presents the latest data and analysis of how energy investment flows are recovering from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes full-year outlook estimates for 2021. Key Findings of… Continue reading IEA releases “World Energy Investment Report 2021”
ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The report analyses key labour market issues including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the SDG India Index 2020-21. It is the 3rd edition of SDG India Index. Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21: India’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points — from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21. This is due to improvement in providing facilities… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has informed the Supreme Court that nearly 10,000 children need immediate care and protection due to the impact of Covid-19. What was the case? The Supreme Court of India has taken up a suo motu petition to examine ways to protect children. Especially… Continue reading Nearly 10,000 children in country need immediate care: NCPCR tells SC
“State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
What is the News? The State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”. About State of Finance for Nature Report: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme, World Economic Forum and the Economics of Land Degradation. Purpose: The report tracks the global trends in public and private… Continue reading “State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
“Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
What is the News? The Climate Breakthroughs Summit is being held virtually. About Climate Breakthroughs Summit: Climate Breakthroughs Summit is a collaboration between the following. World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, United Nations Climate Champions and the United Kingdom Climate Change Conference (COP26) Presidency. Aim: It aims to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the… Continue reading “Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions. WHO report on Origin of Covid-19: The report had listed “four pathways” or possible options that led to the Covid-19 pandemic: A… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
“Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Purpose: The report takes stock of measures taken to fulfill the aims of Aichi Target 11. Aichi Target 11 called for protecting 17% of… Continue reading “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
