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Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women
News: Poland has decided to withdraw from Istanbul Convention- a treaty aimed at preventing violence against women. Facts: Istanbul Convention: It is also known as the Council of Europe convention on combating and preventing violence against women and domestic violence. When was the convention adopted? It was adopted by the Council of Europe Committee of… Continue reading Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women
Mausam, India’s own app for weather forecasts
News: Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) has launched Mausam app and Knowledge Resource Centre Network(KRCN) on the occasion of 14th foundation day of MoES. Facts: Mausam App: It aims to provide current weather of a location, issue warnings of severe weather events that are likely to occur in the immediate future and provide tracking of approaching… Continue reading Mausam, India’s own app for weather forecasts
India among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO
News: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment(FRA). Facts: The FAO has brought out this comprehensive assessment every five years since 1990. Aim: To assess the state of forests, their conditions and management for all member countries. Key Takeaways: Highest Forest Area: The 10 countries that have recorded maximum… Continue reading India among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO
UN World Wildlife Crime Report
News: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) has released the World Wildlife Crime Report 2020. Facts: The first World Wildlife Crime Report was released in 2016 which represented the first ever report of this nature. Aim: To present wildlife crime situations with a focus on illicit trafficking of specific protected species of wild… Continue reading UN World Wildlife Crime Report
Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes
News: The Union Minister of Rural Development has released the “Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes”. Facts: Aim: To rank states on efficient management of financial resources allocated for implementing rural development programmes. Parameters: The index will rank the States on the basis of following parameters: Preparation of annual plan and projecting the requirement… Continue reading Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes
