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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 • UN 2030 agenda • UN Trade Forum • UN Trade Forum 2021
India beats China to become Member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
India has recently been elected as one of the members of the Commission on Status of Women (CSW) which is a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India will be a member for four years from 2021 to 2025. Key Facts Membership to India now endorse India’s commitment to promote gender equality and women’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: CSW • Economic social council • ECOSOC • India China • UN 2030 agenda • UN Commission on Status of women • Women Empowerment
International Day for South-South Cooperation
The United Nations observed The International Day for South-South Cooperation on 12 September 2020. The day is celebrated to recognize the economic, social and political developments that have been made in recent years by regions and countries in the south. It also highlights the efforts made by United Nations in order to work for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: International Day for south-south cooperation • Sustainable Development • UN 2030 agenda • United Nations
International Literacy Day is being observed across globe today
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 across the countries. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of literacy. It emphasises on the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. International Literacy Day-2020 Theme for 2020 is- Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. 2020 edition also ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Literacy Day • Sustainable Development • UN 2030 agenda • UNESCO