Page-3 of GKToday

Climate and Health Conference 2024

October 30, 2024

The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place from October 29 to 31 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This conference aims to integrate Africa into the global discussion on climate change and health. Over 400 representatives from 54 ..

Month: 

Category: 

Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch

October 30, 2024

Key government buildings in India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, were illuminated in red. This event was part of the ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign. The aim was to raise awareness about dyslexia and other learning disabilities affecting 20% of India’s population, ..

Month: 

Category: 

Mount Fuji Records Latest Snowless Date in History

October 30, 2024

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to receive its first snowfall of the season. This is unprecedented, marking the latest date without snow since records began in 1894. The previous record was October 26, noted in 1955 and 2016. This ..

Month: 

Category: 

Center Launched CRS Mobile App for Births and Deaths

October 30, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application. This initiative aims to integrate technology with governance. The app facilitates the registration of births and deaths, making the process seamless and hassle-free. Citizens can register at ..

Month: 

Category: 

Aandhi Village’s Journey to Zero-Waste Transformation

October 30, 2024

Aandhi, a small village in Jaipur district, is adopting a zero-waste model. This initiative is driven by green technology. The village aims to convert various types of waste into valuable resources. This includes food waste, agricultural waste, wastewater, and hospital ..

Month: 

Category: 

Protected Planet Report 2024

October 30, 2024

The Protected Planet Report 2024 was released during COP16. This report tracks progress since the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) was adopted at COP15 in 2022. A key goal of this framework is the 30×30 target, which aims to protect ..

Month: 

Category: 

India Releases Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines for Animals

October 30, 2024

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in India released the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) for livestock and poultry. This initiative is a collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United States Agency ..

Month: 

Category: 

Ayurveda Day and Dhanteras Health Initiatives Launched

October 30, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched health initiatives worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore. This event coincided with the ninth Ayurveda Day and the festival of Dhanteras. Ayurveda Day is observed annually on Dhanvantri Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantri, ..

Month: 

Category: