Current Affair 1:

UNESCO Global Geoparks

 

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

By raising awareness of the importance of the area’s geological heritage in history and society today, UNESCO Global Geoparks give local people a sense of pride in their region and strengthen their identification with the area.

Do they focus exclusively on geology?

While a UNESCO Global Geopark must demonstrate geological heritage of international significance, the purpose of a UNESCO Global Geopark is to explore, develop and celebrate the links between that geological heritage and all other aspects of the area's natural, cultural and intangible heritages.

Is the designation permanent?

UNESCO Global Geoparks are given this designation for a period of four years after which the functioning and quality of each UNESCO Global Geopark is thoroughly re-examined during a revalidation process.

At present, there are 195 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 48 countries. On 7TH June, 2023, India does not have any Geopark under the list of UNESCO Global Geoparks. In 2022, there was news:

But it is under process. Still not recognized.

Some more important points:

Current Affair 2:

Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)

 

News:

We will go to original document of Government of India and read all information. Source is very important.

First and most important thing is WHY MAHIR?

 

 

Current Affair 3:

5th State Food Safety Index

 

Always read introduction. Concept ache se clear honge.

This index is based on performance of State/ UT on five significant parameters, namely, Human Resources and Institutional Data, Compliance, Food Testing – Infrastructure and Surveillance, Training & Capacity Building and Consumer Empowerment.

See example of ‘large states’ category:

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Current Affair 4:

National Institutional Ranking Framework

 

NIRF lists out best institutions across 11 categories – overall national ranking, universities, engineering, college, medical, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, dental and research.

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