Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024 has ranked India at 105th out of 127 countries, placing it in the "serious" category with a score of 27.3. Ranking: India ranks behind its neighbors Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, but slightly ahead of Pakistan and Afghanistan...
Kerala has 80 vultures in Wayanad sanctuary A recent two-day survey conducted in Kerala recorded the presence of 80 vultures across nine locations. The survey, organized by the Forest and Wildlife department along with the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology, aimed to assess the status and ...
Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Nobel Peace Prize 2024 has been awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement consists of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha. Recognition: The award recognizes their lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmam...
Greens oppose 'unscientific' development works at Nandi Hills Environmentalists are opposing development projects at Nandi Hills, near Bangalore, citing concerns about their unscientific nature and potential environmental damage. Development Projects: The projects include construction activities und...
BBMP to host Kukur Tihar festival The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is set to celebrate the Kukur Tihar festival on October 17, 2024. Festival Origin: Traditionally celebrated in Nepal, known as the Festival of Dogs. Purpose: To honor and worship dogs, recognizing their loyalty, obedienc...