Tag: World Organizations – Pacts and Summits

Important Days World Zoonoses Day - 6th July It was instituted to educate and raise awareness about zoonotic diseases that can transmit from animals to humans. Theme 2023 - One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses, Stop the Spread Background On this day in 1885, the French biologist, Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, which is a zoonotic disease. On July 6, 2007, the 100th anniversary of Louis Pasteur's passing, the first World Zoonoses Day was commemorated to recognise his contributions to the study of zoonotic illnesses. Zoonotic diseases Zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment. Zoonotic Diseases in India A recent report from the State of the World's Forests 2022 predicts India as a potential hotspot for zoonotic viral diseases. About 70% of all emerging diseases such as rabies, swine flu, nipah, brucellosis,  leptospirosis, porcine cysticercosis, kala azar (Black fever) and zika that affect humans are zoonotic in nature.  World Organizations – Pacts and Summits High Seas Treaty The UN adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be approved under UNCLOS, after the 1994 and 1995 treaties, which established the International Seabed Authority and the Fish Stocks agreement. The treaty’s objective is to implement international regulations to protect life in oceans beyond national jurisdiction through international cooperation. The treaty aims to address critical issues such as the increasing sea surface temperatures, overexploitation of marine biodiversity, overfishing, coastal pollution, and unsustainable practices beyond national jurisdiction. Sports & Games World Youth Championships Archery India compound women archers win U-18, U-21…

Important Days World Zoonoses Day - 6th July It was instituted to educate and raise awareness about zoonotic diseases that can transmit from animals to humans. Theme 2023 - One World, One Health: Prevent Zoonoses, Stop the Spread Background On this day in 1885, the French biologist, Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, which is a zoonotic disease. On July 6, 2007, the 100th anniversary of Louis Pasteur's passing, the first World Zoonoses Day was commemorated to recognise his contributions to the study of zoonotic illnesses. Zoonotic diseases Zoonosis is an infectious disease that has jumped from a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may be bacterial, viral or parasitic, or may involve unconventional agents and can spread to humans through direct contact or through food, water or the environment. Zoonotic Diseases in India A recent report from the State of the World's Forests 2022 predicts India as a potential hotspot for zoonotic viral diseases. About 70% of all emerging diseases such as rabies, swine flu, nipah, brucellosis,  leptospirosis, porcine cysticercosis, kala azar (Black fever) and zika that affect humans are zoonotic in nature.  World Organizations – Pacts and Summits High Seas Treaty The UN adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be approved under UNCLOS, after the 1994 and 1995 treaties, which established the International Seabed Authority and the Fish Stocks agreement. The treaty’s objective is to implement international regulations to protect life in oceans beyond national jurisdiction through international cooperation. The treaty aims to address critical issues such as the increasing sea surface temperatures, overexploitation of marine biodiversity, overfishing, coastal pollution, and unsustainable practices beyond national jurisdiction. Sports & Games World Youth Championships Archery India compound women archers win U-18, U-21…

World Organizations – Pacts and Summits SCO Summit The grouping’s decision to induct Iran as its ninth and latest member was one of a number of agreements signed at the summit. However, India, who hosted the summit for the first time, refused to join other members on paragraphs relating to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in the joint statement, and stayed out of a joint statement on SCO Economic Development Strategy 2030, indicating a lack of consensus in the grouping.  India took sharp aim at Pakistan for cross-border terrorism, and at China for connectivity projects that do not respect sovereign boundaries. The agreements signed include the New Delhi Declaration, outlining areas of cooperation between SCO countries; a joint statement on countering radicalisation; and one on digital transformation, where India offered to share expertise on digital payment interfaces. Note: The SCO grouping now comprises China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.  Eminent persons 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitaraman Raju. President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the freedom fighter Alluri Sitramam Raju at the closing ceremony of his 125th birth anniversary celebrations in Hyderabad. Known for: Rampa Rebellion of 1922. Places in News Tamil inscriptions at Thulukkarpatti site Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) recently found potsherds with Tamil inscriptions during the excavation work at Thulukkarpatti near Radhapuram in Tirunelveli district. The TNSDA has been carrying out excavations at Thulukkarpatti village since March 15, 2022. Last week, a pot shell with Tamil inscriptions 'Puli' (Tiger) was found on the site.  Among the potsherds found now, there are potsherds with Tamil inscriptions such as 'Thi E ya', 'Thi sa' and 'Ku vi ra (n)'.  This is a good proof of literature in the Tamil community living on the banks of Nambiar with its own cultural elements. Since…

World Organizations – Pacts and Summits Decision by U.S., India to end trade row The decision taken by U.S. and India to end six major trade disputes at WTO is a “big victory” and will be mutually beneficial for both countries, Commerce and Industry. The disputes include three initiated by India and as many by the U.S. the resumption of talks at the Trade Policy Forum has started yielding significant results. About WTO Director-General - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala HQ - Geneva, Switzerland Founded - 1 January 1995 Awards and Honours Sahitya Akademi The winner of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar is Udhayasankar (Aadhanin Pommai) and recipients of the Yuva Puraskar are Ram Thangam (Tirukkarthiyal) in Tamil. Best State University The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was jointly nominated by the FICCI and The New Indian Express as the “Best State University”. Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Col. Prof. (Dr) N.S. Santhosh Kumar received the “Best State University Award” at the hands of Thiru.T.Mano Thangaraj.