Annual Survey Of India’s City-Systems 2023: The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023, published by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, a non-profit institution, highlights the challenges and constraints faced by the Local Governments in Indian Cities. Highlights of the ASICS Report: Eastern states, comprising Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, have […]
Month: November 2023
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen Citizens and environmental activists have expressed concern over the thick layer of toxic foam seen on the Pavana River recently Pavana River is situated in the west of Maharashtra state, in the Pune District. The river is a notable river that crosses Pune City and divides […]
76th Session Of WHO Regional Committee For South-East Asia
76th Session Of WHO Regional Committee For South-East Asia: Investment in Primary Health Care (PHC) as the most inclusive, equitable and cost-effective way to achieve Universal Health Coverage was emphasized during the Ministerial Roundtable Conference at the 76th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in New Delhi. Highlights: Delhi Declaration on strengthening primary […]
Bletchley Declaration : For AI Safety
Bletchley Declaration : For AI Safety Bletchley Park, the historic site known for its crucial role in World War II, is hosting the world’s first global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety in 2023. Britain, along with 28 other countries and the European Union, published the “Bletchley Declaration” at Bletchley Park, England. Bletchley Declaration aims […]
Ecological Threat Report 2023
Ecological Threat Report 2023: A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. The report reveals that the number of countries grappling with severe ecological […]
World Food India 2023 : New Delhi
World Food India 2023 : New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi recently. Prime Minister also extended Seed Capital Assistance to over one lakh members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) to strengthen these groups. This support, marked by superior […]
Cloud Seeding : Study
Cloud Seeding : Study IITM Pune demonstrated that cloud seeding can produce rainfall. A cloud seeding experiment was carried out in Solapur city, which falls on the leeward side of the Western Ghats. Cloud seeding is a kind of weather modification technology to create artificial rainfall. The goal of this work is to change the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd Nov 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd Nov 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
British Academy Book Prize
British Academy Book Prize: India-born author Nandini Das was named the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize. British Academy Book Prize was formerly known as the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize. It was established in 2013. It was established to reward and celebrate the best works of non-fiction that demonstrate rigour and originality and have […]
UN Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs
UN Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs: According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA), Israeli settler violence has increased significantly, from an already high average of three incidents per day in 2023 to seven a day now. UN-OHCA was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in […]
