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S Jaishankar Meets United Nations General Assembly Chief, Discusses Global Challenges
S Jaishankar underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism that reflects contemporary global realities, particularly the concerns and aspirations of the Global South.
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NITI Aayog And UNICEF Sign Agreement To Improve Nutrition In Districts Across India
NITI Aayog on Thursday said that it has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to support strategic interventions in aspirational districts and aspirational blocks.
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India Enters Top 100 In Sustainable Development Goals Rankings For First Time
India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 193 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday.
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Pedal Your Way To Health: 10 Benefits Of Cycling Everyday
Here's how cycling can transform your physical and mental health while contributing to a cleaner environment.
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India To Launch Incentives For Recycling Critical Minerals This Year: Report
It has set aside 15 billion rupees for the recycling of these minerals, as part of 163 billion rupee outlay to develop the critical minerals sector.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2025: Strategies For Parents To Help Children With Autism Thrive
The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2025 is "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Blended Wing Passenger Plane to Cut Fuel Consumption by 50 Percent, Launching by 2030
A novel passenger jet featuring a blended wing design is expected to launch by 2030. This new aircraft promises a 50 percent reduction in fuel consumption and reduced noise. The design integrates the wings seamlessly into the fuselage, allowing for higher lift-to-drag ratios and lower drag. It will also be compatible with sustainable fuels, includi...
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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NITI Aayog Invites Applications From Skilled Professionals For Key Roles
NITI Aayog Recruitment 2024: Available sectors include Agriculture, Climate Change, Data Analysis, Infrastructure, Health, Planning, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Transport, Urbanisation, and more.
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Only 46.1% Districts Reported Educational Empowerment: IIM Ahmedabad Report
The study compared and analysed data for women aged between 15 to 49 from a total of 705 districts across the country.
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UN's Summit Of The Future Has Arrived. Here's All You Need To Know
With just six years left to meet the deadline for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is not on track to meet those targets.
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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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SDG Report 2024 : 84% Goals Off Track, Funding And Geopolitical Tensions Among Major Issues
Sustainable Development Report 2024 : As per report, food and land systems are particularly off track, with 600 million people projected to face hunger by 2030
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World Way Off Track On Most Sustainable Development Goals, Says UN Report
The world is way off track on most of the sustainable development targets agreed in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger, says a United Nations report which cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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S Jaishankar Meets United Nations General Assembly Chief, Discusses Global Challenges
S Jaishankar underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism that reflects contemporary global realities, particularly the concerns and aspirations of the Global South.
-
NITI Aayog And UNICEF Sign Agreement To Improve Nutrition In Districts Across India
NITI Aayog on Thursday said that it has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to support strategic interventions in aspirational districts and aspirational blocks.
-
India Enters Top 100 In Sustainable Development Goals Rankings For First Time
India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 193 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday.
-
Pedal Your Way To Health: 10 Benefits Of Cycling Everyday
Here's how cycling can transform your physical and mental health while contributing to a cleaner environment.
-
India To Launch Incentives For Recycling Critical Minerals This Year: Report
It has set aside 15 billion rupees for the recycling of these minerals, as part of 163 billion rupee outlay to develop the critical minerals sector.
-
World Autism Awareness Day 2025: Strategies For Parents To Help Children With Autism Thrive
The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2025 is "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Blended Wing Passenger Plane to Cut Fuel Consumption by 50 Percent, Launching by 2030
A novel passenger jet featuring a blended wing design is expected to launch by 2030. This new aircraft promises a 50 percent reduction in fuel consumption and reduced noise. The design integrates the wings seamlessly into the fuselage, allowing for higher lift-to-drag ratios and lower drag. It will also be compatible with sustainable fuels, includi...
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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NITI Aayog Invites Applications From Skilled Professionals For Key Roles
NITI Aayog Recruitment 2024: Available sectors include Agriculture, Climate Change, Data Analysis, Infrastructure, Health, Planning, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Transport, Urbanisation, and more.
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Only 46.1% Districts Reported Educational Empowerment: IIM Ahmedabad Report
The study compared and analysed data for women aged between 15 to 49 from a total of 705 districts across the country.
-
UN's Summit Of The Future Has Arrived. Here's All You Need To Know
With just six years left to meet the deadline for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is not on track to meet those targets.
-
Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
-
SDG Report 2024 : 84% Goals Off Track, Funding And Geopolitical Tensions Among Major Issues
Sustainable Development Report 2024 : As per report, food and land systems are particularly off track, with 600 million people projected to face hunger by 2030
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World Way Off Track On Most Sustainable Development Goals, Says UN Report
The world is way off track on most of the sustainable development targets agreed in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger, says a United Nations report which cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
