Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)?3 What are the key findings of the Gender Social Norms Index… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
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Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chite Lui River?3 What are the major threats faced by the Chite Lui River?4 What are the efforts made to save the… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too” published in the DTE on 5th June 2023 What is the News? According to the Centre for Science and Environment’s (CSE) analysis, the ground-level ozone pollution affecting parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was lower this year… Continue reading CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too
Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking
Source: The post is based on the article “Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking” published in the DTE on 6th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who are Homo Naledi?3 What are the key highlights of the study?4 What are the controversies surrounding the report… Continue reading Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking
Here is why you should plant babool
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is why you should plant babool” published in the DTE on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Various studies have shown that arid plant babool has many benefits. About Babool It is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa,… Continue reading Here is why you should plant babool
Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Methane?3 What are Methane Policies?4 What about Methane policies in India? What is the News? According to a study, only… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage
Source: The post is based on the article “UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF18) was held in New York recently. What is the United Nations Forum on Forests(UNFF)? The United… Continue reading UNFF18: Sustainable forest management takes centre stage
Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem” published in Down To Earth on 16th May 2023 What is the News? According to a study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), a tiny flightless midge (small fly) “Eretmoptera murphyi” that has… Continue reading Eretmoptera murphyi: How the invasion of a tiny insect is altering Antarctica’s soil & its ecosystem
Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP
Source: The post is based on the article “Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP” published in Down To Earth on 10th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the UNESCAP report on the Asia Pacific region?3 What are the challenges faced by the Asia Pacific region in… Continue reading Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP
Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Source: The post is based on the article “Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue” published in Down To Earth on 10th May 2023 What is the News? The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin, Germany. It was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference… Continue reading Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue