G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration: The G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was headlined by the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty will serve as a platform for connecting countries in need of assistance with public policies targeted towards eradicating […]
Tag: 23rd Nov 2024
Data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- German GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
Data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- German GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment: Between 2015 and 2023, freshwater stored on land, including lakes, rivers, and groundwater, fell by 1,200 cubic kilometres. India: Home to 18% of the global population, India has just 4% of the world’s freshwater resources and occupies only 2.4% of […]
India’s Trade Deficit
India’s Trade Deficit: According to some economists, India’s trade deficit is not a sign of weak manufacturing but reflects India’s strength in services and attractiveness as an investment destination. A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports. It represents the amount by which the value of imports […]
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism will confer the Ustad Bismilliah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2022 and 2023 to 82 young artists in a special ceremony at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar was instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in the […]
International Cooperative Alliance
International Cooperative Alliance: India is all set to host the global conference of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) for the first time. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has taken the initiative to host the ICA General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference. The Global Cooperative Conference in India will also mark the official launch of […]
Raorchestes asakgrensis : A new Frog Species
Raorchestes asakgrensis : A new Frog Species A new frog species named Raorchestes asakgrensis was recently discovered from Meghalaya. Raorchestes asakgrensis is a new species of frog. It was named after the Eman Asakgre Community Reserve in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, where it was discovered, to honour the local community’s support in conservation efforts. […]
International Criminal Court : Arrest Warrants For The Prime Minister Of Israel
International Criminal Court : Arrest Warrants For The Prime Minister Of Israel The International Criminal Court recently issued arrest warrants for the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global court which seeks to […]
MeerKAT Radio Telescope
MeerKAT Radio Telescope: An international team of astronomers has employed the MeerKAT radio telescope to investigate giant radio galaxies in the field of the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS). MeerKAT is a connected array of radio telescopes located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It was originally known as the Karoo Array Telescope (KAT), […]
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News Authorities have told the National Green Tribunal that the claims made in a media report about wild animals disappearing from the Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra due to encroachments were “inaccurate” and “sensationalised.” It is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, 75 km away from Mumbai. The sanctuary […]
