United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
- Context: A new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has warned that developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region face an annual climate finance gap of approximately US$800 billion.
About the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
- UNESCAP is the largest intergovernmental organization in the Asia-Pacific region.
- It was established in 1947.
- Objective: To promote economic and social development by strengthening cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
- It comprises 53 member states and 9 associate members working together to achieve sustainable development.
- UNESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations.
- Key Function: To support regional and sub-regional cooperation and integration for economic and social progress.
- Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand.
Current Facts
- India and Pakistan signed the Shimla Agreement on July 2, 1972, with the aim of addressing the aftermath of the 1971 war.
SUMAN Roadmap 2030
- This is a strategic framework to strengthen maternal and new born healthcare services across the country.
- Objective – To reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.
- To reduce the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
TIRUKKURAL
Though knowing all that books can teach, ’tis truest tact
To follow common sense of men in act
Explanation: Though you are acquainted with the (theoretical) methods (of performing an act), understand the ways of the world and act accordingly.
