Sustainable Development Goals
Agenda for Action: Sustainable Urban Transformation in Bhopal
Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, recently became the first city in India to adopt the localisation of the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative, known as Voluntary Local Review (VLR), aims to translate the global agenda ..
Tags: Bhopal • Sustainable Development Goals
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: States Current Affairs
Harit Sagar Guidelines 2023
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines 2023 to foster sustainable development in India’s port industry. Launched by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, these guidelines aim to revolutionize port development, operation, ..
Tags: Circular economy • Ministry of Ports • ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways • Sustainable Development Goals
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
FAO’s Report on the Contribution of TASF to healthy Diets for Improved Nutrition and Health Outcomes
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released a report titled “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes.” This report sheds light on the importance of animal food products such as meat, ..
Tags: Food and Agricultural Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • Human nutrition • Sustainable Development Goals
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
International Day of Zero Wastes
Every year on March 30, people around the world celebrate the International Day of Zero Waste, a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote reducing waste and sustainable consumption and production patterns. This day promotes the creation ..
Tags: International Day of Zero Wastes • SDG 11 • SDG 12 • Sustainable Development Goals
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
UN 2023 Water Conference
The UN 2023 Water Conference is being held from March 22 to 24 in New York, marking the first summit on water in 50 years. The conference will be a watershed moment to mobilize member states, the UN system, and ..
Tags: Sustainable Development Goals • UN 2030 agenda • Water Conference
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Events Current Affairs
National Anti-Leprosy Day 2023
India is fighting hard to eliminate leprosy. The country has set a target of eliminating the disease completely by 2027. The set target is three years ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To aid the fight against Leprosy ..
Tags: AMR • leprosy • Leprosy Elimination • National Leprosy Eradication Program • Sustainable Development Goals
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs