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Global Drought Snapshot

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ..

Month: current affairs - december, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UN: Agriculture’s 40% Impact on Global Climate

A recent analysis by the United Nations (UN) reveals that agriculture stands out as the most climate-affected sector globally, with 40% of countries experiencing economic losses directly tied to it. This report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ..

Month: current affairs - december, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

Month: current affairs - december, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

First Woman Director General of ICFRE

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

Month: current affairs - december, 2023

Category: Persons in News

Assam Government Initiatives: CSR Authority and Others

In a significant move, the Assam government has given the nod for the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) during a state cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia on Friday. The approval encompasses the establishment of an ..

Month: current affairs - december, 2023

Category: States Current Affairs