Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) initiative
SGLR launched for the tourism industry.
- SGLR – Type of rating system, which evaluates tourist facilities based on their adherence to sanitation standards
- Launched by – Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism
- Aim – Revolutionize sanitation practices within tourism industry.
- Significance – Aligns with the Travel for LiFE (TFL) program under Mission LiFE
World Poverty Clock
Latest data on World Poverty Clock showed that India has managed to bring down ‘extreme poverty’ below 3% of its population.
- World Poverty Clock – Monitors global progress against Ending Extreme Poverty.
- Developed by – World Data Lab, a global data enterprise.
- Funded by – International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany.
Tripartite agreement in Tripura
A tripartite agreement signed by Government of India, Government of Tripura and The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA).
- Objective – To amicably resolve all issues of indigenous people of Tripura including political and economic development rights.
- Joint Working Group – Agreement also constitute a Joint Working Group to implement mutually agreed points and directs all stakeholders to refrain from resorting to any form of protest.
Global Resources Outlook 2024
Global Resources Outlook 2024 report released.
- Published by – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Findings – Report sheds light on how resources are essential to implement Agenda 2030 and to tackle the Triple Planetary Crisis (TPC).
- Triple Planetary Crisis – Climate change, Pollution and Biodiversity loss
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM)
IISc gets grants to study impact of solar radiation modification
- Also known as – Solar Geoengineering
- Aim – Reducing the risks of global warming
- Process – Involve spraying tiny particles into the upper atmosphere to reflect some sunlight backout into space and reduce impact of climate change
- Methods of SRM – Stratospheric Aerosol Injection and Marine Cloud Brightening