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Despite concerted global efforts, achieving gender equality by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is proving to be a daunting challenge. The recently released UN Women and UN DESA report titled "Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023" paints a distressing picture of the current state of gender...

The United Nations chief has issued a dire warning, stating that "Climate breakdown has begun," following a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirming that the Northern Hemisphere has just endured its hottest summer on record. The urgency of addressing climate change has reached a new level, with record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented changes...

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2023, the Centre has launched an online training programme which is aimed at capacity building of faculty members in higher educational institutions. Organised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in association with the Ministry of Education, the programme is called ‘Malaviya Mission - Teachers Training Programme’. The online programme...

E-commerce giant Amazon is making a significant investment in nature-based projects in India, marking a noteworthy commitment to sustainability and conservation efforts in the country. This initiative is part of Amazon's broader commitment to allocate $15 million for nature-based projects in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, highlighting their dedication to making a positive impact...

Ahead of Teachers’ Day, The Government of India has entered into a three-year partnership with Meta to boost education, skill development and Entrepreneurship. A 3-year partnership between the Ministry of Education, Ministry Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Meta was launched in New Delhi on Monday. The project has been titled “Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a...

Education is a dynamic field, constantly evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. In the digital age, where information is readily accessible and the ways we communicate and learn are transforming rapidly, educators in India are facing unique challenges. However, they are rising to the occasion with innovative teaching practices that promise...

NTPC, the largest integrated power utility corporation of India and Oil India Limited, the second-largest national oil and gas company have joined hands to work together for renewable energy. India's largest power generation company NTPC Limited and Oil India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable...

In a world increasingly grappling with the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has taken a significant stride by unveiling an extensive guide that places the spotlight on the intersection of children's rights and environmental concerns. This groundbreaking document, formally known as General...

Residents of Mumbai and Kolkata can now be alert of poor air quality in advance, all thanks to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS). This has been developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, to monitor and share real-time and forecasted data on PM2.5 and PM10 pollutant levels across the...

Air pollution has become an alarming global crisis, with its detrimental effects extending far beyond the immediate environment. Fine particulate air pollution, specifically PM2.5, has emerged as a silent but deadly killer, affecting millions of lives across the world. In India, a nation grappling with severe air pollution levels, the consequences are particularly dire....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to appreciate the efforts made by Indian Railways for harnessing solar power, calling it a 'commendable progress' in India's commitment towards a greener future. The Prime Minister reacted to a post made by the Ministry of Railways on micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his...

In a transformative leap towards a more sustainable future, Google has unveiled a suite of groundbreaking sustainability APIs at its recent Google Cloud Next event. These APIs, born from the success of initiatives like Project Sunroof, tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide developers with real-time data on solar energy potential,...