World Health Summit (WHS) 2023
World Health Summit (WHS) 2023 under the theme ‘A Defining Year for Global Health Action’ concluded The World Health Summit, a leading global health conference and network, brings together stakeholders…
Union government to extend Palm-oil plantation in NE states under NMEO-OP
Union government to extend Palm-oil plantation in north-eastern states under NMEO-OP The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to launch a new…
6th the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report by Janaagrahav (an NGO)
Sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report by Janaagrahav (an NGO) released Report provides the first nation-wide analysis of local governance in Indian cities and…
Supreme Court refused to recognize the right of marriage for same-sex couples
Supreme Court in Supriyo vs Union of India judgment refused to recognize the right of marriage for same-sex couples Supreme Court in Supriyo vs Union of India judgment refused to…
Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions report released by the International Energy Agency
Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions report released by the International Energy Agency The backbone of today’s electricity systems, grids are set to become increasingly important as clean energy transitions…
IORA Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) meeting in Colombo
Indian Ocean Rim Association’s (IORA) Council of Foreign Ministers (COM) meeting held in Colombo (Sri Lanka) The 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)…
Palliative care is a way to reduce financial distress
Palliative care is a way to reduce financial distress As per WHO, Palliative care enhances the quality of life for patients and their families dealing with lifethreatening illnesses like cancers,…
The High Cost of Cheap Water: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report on World Food Day
The High Cost of Cheap Water: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report on World Food Day Water, the world’s most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of…
(CDSCO) approves India’s first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy to treat blood cancer
(CDSCO) approves India’s first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy to treat blood cancer Therapy, called NexCAR19 (Actalycabtagene autoleucel) is the first humanized CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapy. This therapy is…
State of Global Water Resources 2022 report released by WMO
State of Global Water Resources 2022 report released by WMO The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently presented its second report on the status of global water resources. The report offers…
The world Failures to protect persons with disabilities (PWD) from disasters:UNDRR
The world Failures to protect persons with disabilities (PWD) from disasters:UNDRR Persons with disabilities constitute 16% of the world’s population, with 80% living in the Global South. They are frequently…
Global Girlhood Report 2023 released by ‘Save the Children’ organization
Global Girlhood Report 2023 released by ‘Save the Children’ organization The climate crisis is already changing girls’ lives and futures. Save the Children’s analysis shows that between now and 2030,…
Record Spike in Aerosol in Hindu Kush Region:ISRO
Record Spike in Aerosol in Hindu Kush Region: Study by ISRO Atmospheric aerosols consist of solid/aqueous particles suspended in the lower atmosphere and are typically of sizes in a range…
India slips four places to rank 111 in Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023
India slips four places to rank 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023 Previously, India ranked 107 out of 121 countries in 2022. GHI is published…
Report on Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels released by IEA
Report titled “Imperative of Cutting Methane from Fossil Fuels” released by IEA Report was prepared by International Energy Agency (IEA) with contributions from UNEP and UNEP-Convened Climate and Clean Air…
Madhubani painting: Origin, Characteristics etc
Madhubani painting: Origin, Characteristics etc Origin: Madhubani painting has its origins in Mithila region of Bihar. The painting is one of the oldest and most famous Indian art forms which…
Reduced subsidy on EV under FAME II
Reduced subsidy on Electric vehicles under FAME II (Faster Adoption of Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles). Recently, the Government has reduced subsidy on Electric vehicles under FAME II (Faster Adoption of…
UDE DESH KA AAM NAGRIK (UDAN) scheme
UDE DESH KA AAM NAGRIK (UDAN) scheme The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 5.1 version of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN)…
A report on the issues and providing recommendations for MGNREGA.
A report highlighting the issues and providing recommendations for MGNREGA. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj tabled a report highlighting the issues and providing recommendations for MGNREGA.…
Plastic pollution : Big threat in coming time for nature and living being
Plastic pollution : Big threat in coming time for nature and living being As per the 2023 Plastic Overshoot Day Report released by Swiss-based research consultancy Earth Action (EA): On…