Report: World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 ReportBy: International Labour Organization (ILO) Overview: The global jobless rate has decreased to 5.1%, below pre-COVID levels. Labor force participation has also nearly returned to early 2020 levels. Concerns: Despite improvements, concerns remain regarding the quality of available work. Threat for 2024:Continue Reading
Afghanistan’s passport is the weakest among the 28 countries in the globe allow admission without a visa, according to the most recent list released by Henley & Partners. Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan have the 103rd, 102nd, and 101st ranked passports, respectively. Among the countries with the weakest passports are YemenContinue Reading
Location and Neighbors:The Maldives is a low-lying island country situated in the north-central Indian Ocean.It shares its closest borders with India, located approximately 600 kilometers to the north-east, and Sri Lanka, approximately 645 kilometers to the north-east. Geography:The country is comprised of approximately 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks, withContinue Reading
Countries Involved: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, and Venezuela. Objective: Focused on responsible freshwater dolphin conservation, aiming to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the most vulnerable populations. Guidance: Designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit. Focus on RemainingContinue Reading
About Kavach: Kavach is a train control system with anti-collision features that was developed by the Indian Railways Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).It functions as a watchdog over the existing signalling system and is designed to warn the train’s loco pilot (driver) when they fail to notice a “redContinue Reading
A theoretical proposal from the 1960s, aimed at creating a canal through Israel’s Negev Desert. This was intended as an alternative to the Suez Canal, challenging Egypt’s control over a crucial trade route. Challenges: – Logistical Complexities: – High Costs: – Longer Route: – Security Concerns: Suez CanalAn artificial sea-levelContinue Reading
Millets encompass various small-seeded annual grasses cultivated as grain crops, thriving in marginal lands across temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. Notably, India leads global millet production, contributing to 20% of the world’s total and 80% of Asia’s output. Significance: Millets offer economic and nutritional advantages over traditional staples like wheatContinue Reading
Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils a hidden gem: the state has 2,000 riverine and shifting islands, Majuli being the world’s largest riverine island. Highlighting its historic significance as the cradle of civilization, CM Sarma also mentions Umananda, the world’s smallest river island and the home of Lord Shiva.Continue Reading
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa announced a significant environmental milestone, stating, “Happy to share that after 40 years, our iconic Rhinos have returned to Laokhowa and Burachapori.” He attributed this success to a successful anti-encroachment operation, reclaiming 51.7 sq km of forest cover in 2023.Continue Reading
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that “unknown hackers” tried to hack his Facebook account on Tuesday evening. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma said, “The preliminary information suggests the hackers might be operating from Pakistan. Investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators.” This comes a day after heContinue Reading
