The Global Risks Report 2022

The World Economic Forum recently released the Global Risks Report 2022. Cybersecurity, pandemic, climate change and space advancements are the emerging risks to global economy. Key Findings The global economy is to shrink by 2.3% by 2024. However, in developing ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

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UN Biodiversity Summit begins in China

United Nations Biodiversity Summit started in China, on October 12, 2021. Key Points The key U.N. summit has been tasked with protecting biodiversity. Summit started in the backdrop of meeting among countries to tackle pollution and prevent mass extinction, before ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

India Joins High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

India has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, on October 7, 2021. Key facts India Joined the coalition at ceremony held between the French and Indian governments in New Delhi. “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Draft of Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat released first official draft of a new post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Key points This framework will be used to guide actions worldwide through 2030 in order to preserve and protect nature & its ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Endangered African Violet plant discovered in Mizoram

A new species of plant, called African violet, was discovered by Indian Institute of Science education and research (IISER), Bhopal. Key Points African violet is found in parts of Mizoram and adjoining areas in Myanmar. This discovery has given a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India Biodiversity Awards 2021

Recently, India Biodiversity Awards 2021 were presented on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Who are the winners? Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS) won the award under the category ‘Sustainable Use of Biological Resources.’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Sunflower sea star breeding to increase kelp forest

The scientists in the United States are breeding the Sunflower sea stars off coast of Washington State. Background Between 2013 and 2017, warming of oceans killed 5.75 billion sunflower sea stars. Around 91% of the world sunflower sea stars are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Whitley Awards, 2021

Whitley Awards are called “Green Oscar”. In 2021, the Whitley Award was won by Nuklu Phom of Nagaland. He is the only Indian to receive the award. Whitley Awards Whitley Awards are presented annually by the Whitley Fund for Nature. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021