Worst Cholera Crisis : Congo UNICEF said that since 2017, a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing children into the worst cholera crisis. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It remains a […]
Category: Important Reports
CAG Report On Railway Finance
CAG Report On Railway Finance: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that in the fiscal year 2021-22, the financial health of Indian Railways entered a “concern zone.” Key findings of the CAG: The railway operator spent ₹107 to earn ₹100 due to increased pension funding Indian Railways couldn’t generate a net surplus in 2021-22 […]
National Social Assistance Programme : CAG Report
National Social Assistance Programme : CAG Report An audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed that approximately Rs 79 crore was improperly transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) of the Ministry of Rural Development between 2017 and 2021. Article 151 of the Constitution […]
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023: The Ministry of Education has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India – 2023 report, highlighting the Prevalence of Smartphone Usage among students. The report was based on a survey conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), a collaboration between NGO Transform Rural India and […]
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study A recent study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, titled “Genetics, Social Environment and Evolution of Male Same-Sex Behavior in Rhesus Macaques,” has challenged conventional beliefs about same-sex behaviour (SSB) in animals. The engagement of animals in SSB has been considered a ‘Darwinian paradox’: if reproduction is critical to […]
WMO: 2022 State Of The Climate In Asia Report
WMO: 2022 State Of The Climate In Asia Report The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has come up with its 2022 State of the Climate in Asia report, indicating that in 2022, Asia experienced extreme climate events, including high temperatures, droughts, floods, and cyclones, leading to significant socioeconomic impacts. Report are: The annual mean near-surface temperature […]
Tobacco Control : WHO Report
Tobacco Control : WHO Report The new WHO report on tobacco control highlights global progress, including the implementation of MPOWER measures. MPOWER measures are tobacco control strategies developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2008. They include: M=Monitor tobacco use P=Protect people from tobacco smoke O=Offer help to quit tobacco W=Warn about tobacco dangers […]
India’s Growth Projection : IMF
India’s Growth Projection : IMF The IMF has projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.1% in 2023 in its World Economic Outlook report. Highlights of Report:- The IMF projected a growth rate of 6.1% for India in 2023, which is a 2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April 2023 projection. This is […]
The State Of Climate In Asia 2022 : World Meteorological Organisation Report
The State Of Climate In Asia 2022 : World Meteorological Organisation Report According to the State of climate in Asia 2022 report released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Asia is the world’s most disaster-prone region. One of a series of WMO regional State of the Climate reports, it was released during a meeting of […]
Global Education Monitoring Report 2023: UNESCO
Global Education Monitoring Report 2023: UNESCO The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has released the Global Education Monitoring Report 2023, titled ‘Technology in Education: A Tool on Whose Terms’ endorsed ban on smartphones in schools where technology integration does not improve learning. Highlights of the Report: The report highlighted that “mere proximity […]
