Page-4 of sustainability
More than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration
More than 50 governments have committed to a U.N. declaration aimed at making global tourism more climate-friendly, which emerged during a climate summit held in Azerbaijan. Inclusion in Climate Action Agenda For the first time, tourism has been incorporated into ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?
India’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding and ranks as the second-largest producer of farmed fish globally. This growth supports food security, job creation, and economic development. Shrimp farming plays a role in agricultural exports, which increasing global demand for fish ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Global Freight Summit 2024
The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since 2022. Hosted by DP World, the event will conclude on November 20 with over 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries participating, focusing on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India’s Energy Workforce Growth in 2023
India’s workforce in 2023 was about 566 million, with the energy sector providing over 8.5 million jobs, making up around 1.5 percent of total employment, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean Energy Job Growth Jobs ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans for the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP29, which aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and also seeks to reduce carbon emissions. The announcement builds on commitments made during ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India Launches ₹200-crore Decentralized Green Hydrogen Initiative
The Government of India has introduced a ₹200-crore scheme aimed at promoting green hydrogen production. This initiative focuses on innovative methods for residential and commercial applications. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy outlines various pilot projects. These include floating ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
State of Food and Agriculture 2024 Report
Recent findings from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlight staggering hidden costs within global agrifood systems. The study estimates these costs at approximately $12 trillion annually, with 70% linked to unhealthy diets. This has important implications for public health ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Largest Feeding Frenzy Ever Recorded
The Barents Sea has become the site of an extraordinary oceanic event. Scientists have documented the largest feeding frenzy in deep waters. This phenomenon has important implications for marine ecosystems. It also raises questions about the impacts of climate change ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs