What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?
The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report
The NITI Aayog has recently launched the ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry’ (GROW) report and portal. The GROW initiative by NITI Aayog utilizes remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across all districts in India. It aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
What are Dzuds in Mongolia?
The ongoing “white and iron” dzud in Mongolia has reached a “critical” level, with over 90 per cent of the country facing high levels of risk from the unique weather phenomenon, according to a recent report by UN agencies. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial
The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • International / World Current Affairs
SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal
In February 2024, the government has launched the SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) portal, a database highlighting accomplishments of Indian women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine) fields. The interactive portal was developed by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) is a financing mechanism created to mobilize and accelerate investment in the conservation and sustainability of wild species and ecosystems. It was established at the 7th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, ..