SC Directs Union and State governments to Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging
SC Directs Union and State governments to Completely Eradicate Manual Scavenging Manual Scavenging is an act in which a person is engaged in cleaning, carrying, or handling in any manner,…
Government launches Star Labeling Programme (SLP) for Solar Photovoltaic Modules (PVM)
Government launches Star Labeling Programme (SLP) for Solar Photovoltaic Modules (PVM) The programme will help citizens to make an informed decision while deploying solar PVM or solar panels. Solar panels…
Archaeologist discovers inscription announcing the death of King Kulashekara Alupendra I
Archaeologist discovers inscription announcing the death of King Kulashekara Alupendra I at Someshwara (Karnataka) an archaeologist discovered an inscription at Someshwara in Karnataka that announced the death of King Kulashekara…
States must appoint District Officers under PoSH Act 2013: Supreme Court
States must appoint District Officers under Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 (PoSH Act): Supreme Court SC directions came on a petition by NGO ‘Initiatives for…
Parliamentary Panel examining PCMA Bill 2021, gets another extension
Parliamentary Panel examining Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment or PCMA Bill 2021, gets another extension Parliamentary Panel examining Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment or PCMA Bill 2021, gets another extension.…
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…