What is the News? The State of Inequality in India Report has been released. What is the State of Inequality in India Report? Released by: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) and written by the Institute for Competitiveness. Purpose: The report presents a holistic analysis of the depth and nature of inequality in India.… Continue reading The State of Inequality in India Report released
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India has world’s highest number of children with severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
What is the News? UNICEF has released a report titled “Severe wasting: An overlooked child survival emergency”. What is Severe Wasting? Wasting is defined as low weight-for-height. It is the most visible and lethal type of malnutrition. It affects over 45 million children under age 5. Severe wasting is also known as severe acute malnutrition… Continue reading India has world’s highest number of children with severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
Explained: What are RFID tags that will be used to track Amarnath pilgrim
What is the News? After a high-level security review for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, the government has decided to track all pilgrims using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. What is Radio Frequency Identification(RFID)? RFID is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers. In this, radio waves are used to communicate information/identity of… Continue reading Explained: What are RFID tags that will be used to track Amarnath pilgrim
State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report. What are the key findings of the report? Four Climate Indicators broke record: The world seems to be on a fast track toward climate catastrophe as four major climate indicators broke records in 2021. These… Continue reading State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi case convict, released by Supreme Court citing extraordinary powers
What is the News? The Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers to do complete justice under Article 142 of the Constitution and ordered the release of A.G. Perarivalan in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. What was the issue about? In 2018, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet had decided to pardon Perarivalan. However, the Governor… Continue reading Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi case convict, released by Supreme Court citing extraordinary powers
Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018. What is National Policy on Biofuels-2018? National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 was notified by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2018 in supersession of the National Policy on Biofuels promulgated through the Ministry of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018
Global Food Policy Report 2022: 9 Crore Indians At Risk Of Hunger By 2030 Due To Climate Change: Report
What is the News? International Food Policy Research Institute’s(IFPRI) has released the Global Food Policy Report 2022 titled ‘Climate change and food systems’. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings Global food production will grow by about 60% by 2050 as compared to the levels in 2010. However, regional differences in access… Continue reading Global Food Policy Report 2022: 9 Crore Indians At Risk Of Hunger By 2030 Due To Climate Change: Report
Need to triple investments for restoring degraded land by 2030: Seoul Declaration
What is the News? The Seoul Declaration was adopted at the XV World Forestry Congress. What is the World Forestry Congress? World Forestry Congress is a forum for the exchange of views and experiences on all aspects of forests and forestry. This may lead to the formulation of broad recommendations applicable at national, regional and… Continue reading Need to triple investments for restoring degraded land by 2030: Seoul Declaration
Explained: How Sikkim became a part of India
What is the News? It was on May 16, 1975 that Sikkim became the 22nd State of the Union of India. Let’s understand how Sikkim became a part of India. About the Sikkim Rulers before the advent of Europeans In 1642, Sikkim came under the rule of the Chogyal (or kings) of the Namgyal dynasty… Continue reading Explained: How Sikkim became a part of India
World may miss net zero by 2050, courtesy COVID-19: International Science Council
What is the News? The International Science Council has released a report titled “Unprecedented and Unfinished – COVID-19 and Implications for National and Global Policy”. According to the report, the COVID-19 pandemic may prevent the world from achieving net zero emissions by 2050. What is the International Science Council? Formed in: 2018 Purpose: It is… Continue reading World may miss net zero by 2050, courtesy COVID-19: International Science Council
