Contents1 What is the News?2 About BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG):3 About 7th BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG) Meeting:4 About BRICS: What is the News? India virtually hosted the 7th meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) under the Science, Technology, and Innovation track of the BRICS 2021. Note: India has assumed the BRICS Presidency from… Continue reading “BRICS Astronomy Working Group” Proposes Networking of Existing Telescopes
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World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Contents1 Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief:2 Other Key Findings:3 About Migration and Development Brief Report:4 About Remittances: Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: Firstly, India has received the highest… Continue reading World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
Shakuntala Haraksingh of Indian descent wins “World Food Prize”
What is the News? Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh, a global nutrition expert of Indian descent has won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize. She was awarded for her research in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. About World Food Prize: Firstly, the World Food Prize is an international honor recognizing the achievements of… Continue reading Shakuntala Haraksingh of Indian descent wins “World Food Prize”
US joins “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism
What is the News? The United States has announced that it will be joining “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism. About Christchurch Call to Action: Christchurch Call to Action was launched during the Online Extremism Summit in Paris, France in 2019. The summit was co-chaired by New Zealand and France. Objective: The Christchurch Call… Continue reading US joins “Christchurch Call to Action” against online extremism
India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM):4 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3):5 Arctic Council: What is the News? India is participating in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) meeting. About Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. The USA and… Continue reading India participates in the “3rd Arctic Science Ministerial”
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
“G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
What is the News? The G7 Foreign Ministers meeting was held ahead of the G7 leader’s summit. About the G7 Summit: The G7 Summit takes place at Carbis Bay in Cornwall in the UK. It is the first in-person G7 Leaders Summit in almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this… Continue reading “G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 India’s Oil Imports:4 Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12%… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low
“Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021 related to India:3 International findings of Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021:4 About International Energy Agency(IEA): What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) has released a report titled “Global Electric Vehicle Outlook Report,2021”. The Global EV Outlook(GEVO) is an annual report published by… Continue reading “Global Electric Vehicles Outlook 2021” released by IEA
“Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
What is the News? Global agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, GAVI and others have launched the Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030 during World Immunisation Week. Contents1 World Immunisation Week:2 About Immunisation Agenda 2030(IA2030):3 Key Features of Immunisation Agenda 2030:4 Targets:5 Significance: World Immunisation Week: It is celebrated every year in the last… Continue reading “Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
