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FAO: India elected the Vice Chair
The Inter-Governmental Technical Working Group reviews the technical issues at the Food and Agriculture Organization and also advises the organizations on key decisions. India will hold the position of Vice Chairperson at the 12th session of the group. The ITWG is to meet at Rome in January 2023 and discuss animal genetic resources. USA is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Agricultural biodiversity • Biodiversity • DAD-IS • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) • Food Production • Genetic mapping • Inter-Governmental Negotiations • SDG 2.4 • SDG 2.5 • SDG 2030 • Self-sufficiency in Food Production • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • Tripathi • United Nations
Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005-2021 Report
The report Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends, 2005–2021 was released recently by Treatment Action Group (TAG) and the Stop TB Partnership. About Treatment Action Group (TAG) The Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent activist, and community-based research and policy think tank promoting racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality, social justice and liberation. It is supporting marginalized ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Anti-tuberculosis medicines • Elimination of Tuberculosis • Sustainable Development Goal • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • Tuberculosis
Multidimensional Poverty Index – Update (October, 2022)
The multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was recently released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key findings The MPI 2022 was released under the title “Unpacking deprivation bundles to reduce multidimensional poverty”. In 111 countries, 1.2 billion people (19.1%) live in acute multidimensional poverty. 593 million ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 • multidimensional poverty • Multidimensional Poverty Index • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030
2nd UN World Geospatial International Congress
The second edition of the UN World Geospatial International Congress is being organized in Hyderabad, Telangana from October 10 to 14 this year. Key facts The 2nd United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC 2022) is being hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and convened by the United Nations Committee of Experts ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: geospatial • Geospatial Data • geospatial maps • Geospatial Technology • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
World Space Week 2022
World Space Week is observed from October 4 to 10 every year. Key facts World Space Week is observed to create awareness about space activities, inspire next generation to contribute to those activities and promote international cooperation in space outreach and education. “Space and Sustainability” is the theme for this year’s World Space Week. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 1967 Outer Space Treaty • Outer space • Outer space treaty • sputnik • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • Sustainable Development Goals 2030 • World Space Week
September 28: International Day for Universal Access to Information – Update (September, 2022)
UNESCO observes the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28 every year. Key facts The International Day for Universal Access to Information advocates for the right to seek, receive and distribute information. It raises awareness about the importance of expanding laws concerning information and preserving the right to freedom of expression. The ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Day for Universal Access of Information • Press Freedom • Scientific • Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) • Sustainable Development Goal 16 • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • UNESCO • United Nations Educational