Source: The post is based on the article “World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World(SOFI) Report?3 What are the key findings of the report?3.1 Global… Continue reading SOFI Report 2022: World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN
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Global Findex Report 2021: India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Global Findex Report 2021?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given… Continue reading Global Findex Report 2021: India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report
Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 202 What is the News? Experts have recommended updating the vaccines to protect against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. How are vaccines updated? mRNA vaccines:… Continue reading Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved
Source: The post is based on the article “10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Higgs Boson?3 When was Higgs Boson discovered?4 Facts about Higgs Boson What is the News? The Large Hadron Collider… Continue reading 10 years since ‘god particle’: How the world of physics has evolved
Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the link between Climate Change and Landslides?2.1 Landslides in the Himalayas2.2 Landslides in the Western Ghats3 What did the researchers conclude… Continue reading Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2022. What is the News? At the UN Ocean Conference 2022, all 198 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation. What is the UN Ocean… Continue reading UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration
More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?2.1 Global findings3 Findings related to India What is the News? Researchers in a study have estimated the time of the emergence of drought conditions and precipation under the impact of climate change. What are the key findings of the study? Global findings… Continue reading More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
Contents1 What is the News?2 Water Scarcity in Asian Cities3 Why is there water scarcity in Asian Cities?4 What are the suggestions given by experts to overcome water scarcity in Asia? What is the News? Researchers have found that urban water security in Asian cities including Delhi is in decline, forcing them to find new… Continue reading Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
India home to largest number of opiate users: UN report on drugs
What is the News? The UN Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) has released the World Drug Report 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Globally: Compared to the previous decade, the number of drug users has increased by 26% globally. Although women remain in the minority of drug users globally, their consumption rate… Continue reading India home to largest number of opiate users: UN report on drugs
India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
News: India’s ban on select single-use plastic(SUPs) items comes into effect from July 1, 2022. Contents1 Does India impose a blanket ban on all single-use plastic items?2 What are the challenges associated with the present ban?3 What is the status of the plastic alternatives market in India?4 Do alternatives to plastics viable?5 What should be… Continue reading India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
