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State of India’s Environment Report 2022
The State of India’s Environment Report, 2022 of the Centre for Science and Environment was released by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. According to this report, India’s ranking has slipped due to substantial challenges in 11 SDGs such as zero hunger, good health and wellbeing, gender equality, and sustainable cities and communities. Overview: India also ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Centre for Science and Environment • State of India's Environment Report 2022 • Sustainable Development Goals • United Nations
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3
Every year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3 by the United Nations and several other organisations spread all over the world. This year the day is celebrated with the following theme Theme: “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world”. Background The International ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Disability • International Day of Persons with Disabilities • Sendai Framework • Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Public Service Day 2021
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23, to recognise value and virtue of public service to community. Key Points The day emphasizes on the importance of public service in advancement phase. It recognises work of public servants & encourages young people to undertake careers in public sector. Background United Nations Public Service ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • International Labour Organization (ILO) • United Nations • United Nations Public Service Awards • United Nations Public Service Day • United Nations Public Service Day 2021
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on June 17, 2021 to raise awareness on land degradation, desertification and drought. Theme of the day for year 2021 was ” Restoration, Land, Recovery”. Highlights This day is a unique moment to remind everyone about land degradation neutrality which can be achieved through problem-solving, strong ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Life on Land • SDG Goal 15 • Union Minister for Environment Forest & Climate Change • United Nations General Assembly • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
UN Trade Forum 2021
While speaking at UN Trade Forum 2021, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said, India’s per-capita carbon dioxide emission is lowest amongst big economies. Highlights India has an ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030. It shows India’s commitment towards United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted that, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Summits and Conferences
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Sustainable Development Goal • UN 2030 agenda • UN Trade Forum • UN Trade Forum 2021