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 […]
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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 […]
Report On Roadmap Of Solar Energy For Universal Energy Access
Report On Roadmap Of Solar Energy For Universal Energy Access: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in partnership with the International Solar Alliance, unveiled the report on ‘Roadmap of Solar Energy for Universal Energy Access’ developed under India’s G20 presidency in 2023 showcases how solar energy can play a key role in achieving […]
Henley Passport Index 2023
Henley Passport Index 2023: The latest ranking published by Henley Passport Index, released recently, puts India’s passport at the 80th spot, moving it up five places from its position in 2022. Highlights of Henley Passport Index 2023: Singapore has topped the passport rankings with visa-free access to 192 global destinations. With visa-free access to 190 […]
UNAIDS Report: Progress & Challenges In HIV/AIDS Fight
UNAIDS Report: Progress & Challenges In HIV/AIDS Fight A recent report titled “The Path That Ends AIDS” by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) sheds light on the progress made in combating reveals the ongoing challenges and progress in the global fight against Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The […]
National Multidimensional Poverty Index
National Multidimensional Poverty Index: According to the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, India has registered a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of multidimensionally poor, from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021, It claims that about 13.5 crore people came out of multidimensional poverty during the period, assessed […]
