Sarna Religious Code For Tribals : Jharkhand Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister, requesting the recognition of the Sarna religious code for tribals. Concerns have been raised regarding the neglect of Sarna Code, which could adversely affect tribal development policies under Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Sarna religion, followed […]
Month: October 2023
Toto Shabda Sangraha
Toto Shabda Sangraha: A dictionary titled “Toto Shabda Sangraha” is set to be released with the aim of preserving the Toto language, which is spoken by a mere 1,600 people in parts of West Bengal bordering Bhutan. The Toto language, a Sino-Tibetan language, is primarily spoken orally and is currently written in the Bengali script. […]
International Shipping Emissions : Increased
International Shipping Emissions : Increased Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping have increased by 20% over the last decade, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The shipping industry accounts for nearly three per cent of global GHG emissions and more than 80% of global trade volume. The sector faces […]
