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Must Read News Articles I 1st August 2020
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FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste
News: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has unveiled a platform named Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste to aid global reduction of food loss and waste. Facts: About the platform: It is an online platform that brings together information on measurement, reduction, policies, alliances, actions and examples of successful models… Continue reading FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
News: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being observed on July 30. Facts: The day was observed for the first time in 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly. Aim: To raise awareness about the condition of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. Theme: It focuses on first responders… Continue reading World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Alliance To End Plastic Waste to invest on environmental projects in India
News: Alliance to End Plastic Waste has planned to invest between USD 70 million to 100 million in India over the next five years to reduce plastic waste. Facts: Alliance to End Plastic Waste: It was founded in 2019 as an international non-profit organisation based in Singapore. Purpose: It works with government, environmental and economic… Continue reading Alliance To End Plastic Waste to invest on environmental projects in India
Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme
News: Flipkart has said that it is supporting over six lakh artisans, weavers and craftsmen across the country through its Samarth programme. Facts: Samarth Programme: The initiative has been launched by Flipkart in 2019. Aim: To bring India’s artisans, weavers and handicrafts producers onto its platform by providing support for onboarding, cataloguing, account management, dedicated… Continue reading Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme
A third of world’s children are poisoned by lead, says UNICEF report
News: United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) and non-profit Pure Earth has released a report titled “The Toxic Truth: Children’s exposure to lead pollution”. Facts: Key Takeaways: Around 1 in 3 children have blood lead levels at or above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL),the level at which requires action.Nearly half of these children live in South Asia.… Continue reading A third of world’s children are poisoned by lead, says UNICEF report
Natesa of Rajasthan temple returns to India
News: Natesa, a rare sandstone idol has been retrieved after 22 years by the Rajasthan police after it was smuggled to the UK. Facts: Natesa: It is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of Rajasthan. It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple at Baroli, Rajasthan. Features: The sandstone Natesa figure stands tall at… Continue reading Natesa of Rajasthan temple returns to India
Yellow fever burden to shift to central and east Africa by 2050: Study
News: According to a study by the World Health Organization(WHO), the burden of yellow fever is projected to shift to Central and East Africa from West Africa by 2050. Facts: Yellow Fever: It is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.The yellow in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients.… Continue reading Yellow fever burden to shift to central and east Africa by 2050: Study
