Goaltide Daily News 2020
News 1:
Sand mining is an underrated threat: The Statesman
According to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report, sand has been mined at rates greatly exceeding natural replenishment rates. A good insight with examples. Do read it.
News 2:
An alternative jobs and skill strategy for India: Hindustan Times
As per the author, empowering communities through organisation and resource rights is a very effective and desirable route to both employment generation and skill development in time of distress. Read for more insights.
News 3:
On biodiversity, a global failure: Hindustan times
The world has failed to achieve even one of the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets signed by 170 countries and regions through the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), says the latest Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 (GBO-5) report. A global failure. We need to rethink on our policies and Programmes. Read once and we have also covered Aichi Targets in our Current Affairs section. Do read.
News 4:
Beyond the barriers of disability: The Hindu
The differently abled community offers a vast potential that can be tapped with the right steps. Just what we need is strong political will and good policies. Read this article.
