Little Ice Age (LIA) : Study A recent study showed the signature of moist conditions during the Little Ice Age (LIA) from the Western Ghats, India. Little Ice Age (LIA) was one of the coldest periods of the past 10,000 years, a period of cooling that was particularly pronounced in the North Atlantic region. Findings […]
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ASICS 2023 Report
ASICS 2023 Report: The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released by Janaagraha The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) is a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of governance in Indian cities. It was published after a gap of five years (the last was in 2017). The […]
The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report
The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report The WWF’s report, titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” warns of a growing global water crisis that poses a threat to $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and sustainability. The report, released on World Food Day (16th Oct), presents the first-ever annual estimate of […]
2023 Global Survey On Persons With Disabilities And Disasters
2023 Global Survey On Persons With Disabilities And Disasters: The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted the 2023 Global Survey on Persons with Disabilities and Disasters, following up on the 2013 survey. The report was released ahead of International Day for DRR Its theme “Fighting inequality for a resilient future” is aligned with […]
The Impact Of Disasters On Agriculture And Food Security Report
The Impact Of Disasters On Agriculture And Food Security Report: A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Highlights: The $3.8 trillion loss averages to $123 billion annually, equivalent to 5% of […]
Global Hunger Index 2023
Global Hunger Index 2023: India ranks 111 out of a total of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023. Key findings of GHI-2023: India’s ranking is based on a Global Hunger Index score of 28.7 on a 100-point scale. This categorises India’s severity of hunger as “serious”. The 2023 GHI score for the […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023: The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported that the unemployment rate in the country has shown a decrease between April and June 2023. Findings: The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons of age 15 years and above and the Worker-Population Ratio (WPR) improved during the period. The […]
State Of Global Internet Freedom In 2023
State Of Global Internet Freedom In 2023: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. The […]
Specs 2030 : WHO
Specs 2030 : WHO 74th World Health Assembly, 2021 has embarked on an initiative called “Specs 2030” to provide integrated and people-centered eye care. The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch the SPECS 2030. The initiative’s goal is to assist member states in addressing the unmet need for spectacles while ensuring the delivery […]
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
