Context The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest level of global health emergency. This decision comes amidst a concerning rise in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Read More …
Day: August 16, 2024
Global Employment Trends For YOUTH 2024
Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) has recently released its report titled “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024 (GET for Youth). About This report represents the 20th anniversary publication of the ILO’s GET for Youth. This GET for Youth looks Read More …
Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama Canal
Context The Panama Canal, a critical artery for global trade, is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century, the canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating Read More …
The Sparkling Diamond Industry of India
Context Diamond sectors in India is facing mass scale job losses, pay reduction and uncertainty about work, which employs around seven lakh workers in thousands of factories in cutting and polishing rough diamonds and exporting them in multiple countries. About Read More …
News of The Day – 16th August 2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR Headline Source Syllabus PM calls for ‘secular civil code’ in Independence Day speech The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII) Centre launches new AI-based surveillance system to manage pests, connect scientists with farmers The Hindu Read More …
Without reforms, UNSC ‘ill-equipped’ to address global challenges: G4 nations
Context The G4 nations- Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, have recently reiterated their call for reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that without such changes, the Council remains ill-equipped to address contemporary global challenges. This assertion comes amidst Read More …
Ballast water Management in India
Context Recently the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) observed that Kamarajar Port is the main reason for the spread of the invasive species by not regulating the ballast water from ships. About Tamil Nadu’s Water Resources Department (WRD) is Read More …