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🤝 Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative: A Global Push Against Hunger and Poverty 🌍 The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, aims to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges — poverty, hunger, and inequality. 🌿 What is HIH? Launched in 2019, it focuses on transforming agrifood systems using advanced geospatial analytics and partnerships. Prioritizes countries where poverty, hunger, and crises are most severe. 🗺 Features: An open-access geospatial platform providing food security indicators, agricultural statistics, and data layers from various sources. 🌍 Why it Matters? Supports 72 countries worldwide, accelerating market-based solutions for food security and sustainable agriculture. Source - FAO #GS3 #Environment #Economy #SDG

🌊 Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) - A Rising Oceanic Concern 🌡 🔍Why in News? Deep ocean MHWs are mainly driven by eddy currents, not atmospheric changes. Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) are becoming more frequent and intense, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems. Recent research reveals that deep ocean MHWs may be under-reported, driven by ocean currents and global warming. What are MHWs? When sea surface temperatures rise 3-4°C above the average for at least 5 days, it leads to MHWs. They can occur in any season, anywhere in the ocean, and span up to thousands of kilometers. 🌍 Causes: Surface heat flux: Long-lasting high-pressure systems heat the surface. Ocean currents: Warmer water moves into regions. Climate change: 87% of MHWs are linked to human-induced warming. ⚠️ Impacts: Coral deaths, fisheries collapse, extreme weather events, and socioeconomic challenges for coastal communities. Source - IUCN and Indian Express #GS3 #Environment

🌊 Marine Heat Waves (MHWs): A Rising Oceanic Concern 🌡 🔍Why in News? Deep ocean MHWs are mainly driven by eddy currents, not atmospheric changes. Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) are becoming more frequent and intense, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems. Recent research reveals that deep ocean MHWs may be under-reported, driven by ocean currents and global warming. What are MHWs? When sea surface temperatures rise 3-4°C above the average for at least 5 days, it leads to MHWs. They can occur in any season, anywhere in the ocean, and span up to thousands of kilometers. 🌍 Causes: Surface heat flux: Long-lasting high-pressure systems heat the surface. Ocean currents: Warmer water moves into regions. Climate change: 87% of MHWs are linked to human-induced warming. ⚠️ Impacts: Coral deaths, fisheries collapse, extreme weather events, and socioeconomic challenges for coastal communities.

🚨 Diptheria 🚨 Why in News? A tragic incident has brought diphtheria back into focus, as a 3-year-old girl from Faridkot, Punjab, recently died of this highly contagious yet preventable bacterial disease. What is Diphtheria? Caused by a toxin from Corynebacterium diphtheria bacteria. Two types: Respiratory (affects nose, throat, tonsils) & Cutaneous (affects skin). 🚨 Transmission: Spreads through air or contact with an infected person. 🩺 Symptoms: Fever, chills, lymph node swelling, fatigue, and shortness of breath. 💉 Prevention is Key: Immunisation with 7 doses between 0-16 years is the best protection. In 2023-24, 93.5% of Indian children were vaccinated, with Punjab standing at 93.96% Schemes Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) Mission Indradhanush Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) National Health Mission (NHM) #GS3 #Environment

Long Billed Vulture Why in News? The Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus), also known as the Indian Vulture or Indian Griffon, has shown a steady recovery with a 74% breeding success rate at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) between 2015 and 2021. Quick Facts: Scientific Name: Gyps Indicus Family: Accipitridae Appearance: Light brown body, dark head and neck, pale bill, and collar 🗺 Distribution & Habitat: India and Southeast Pakistan. 🍽 Diet: carrion, mainly from cattle remains. 🕊 Breeding & Nesting: Breeding Season: November to March Nests: Massive structures built on cliffs in colonies ⚠️ Conservation Status: IUCN: CR CITES: Appendix II WPA, 1972: Schedule 1 🌿 Threats to Survival: Forest Fires Diclofenac Retaliatory poisoning by farmers 🌍 About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR): Located in the Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu, a vital part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and shares boundaries with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandipur Tiger Reserve. #Environment #GS3

🗻 Roopkund Lake 🌍❄️ 📰 Why in the News? The iconic Roopkund Lake, also known as the "Lake of Skeletons", in Uttarakhand is now shrinking year by year, driven by the effects of climate change. 🌿🏔 🔹 About Roopkund Lake Located at an elevation of 16,500 feet, this glacial lake lies at the base of Mt. Trishul in the Garhwal Himalayas. Despite being just 130 feet wide, it remains frozen for most of the year and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows. 🌸🏞 🔍 The Mystery of Skeletons Roopkund earned its eerie nickname because of the human skeletons found at its bottom, dating back to the 9th century AD. These skeletal remains become visible when the snow melts. A 2019 study revealed that these skeletons came from genetically diverse groups, perishing over a span of 1,000 years. 💀 Way Forward 1. Promoting sustainable Tourism 2. Local conservation 3. Glacier Monitor and Research 4. Water Resource Management 5. International Cooperation Source- TOI #Environment #Geography

💼 E Migrate Portal 💼 Why in News? The Government of India has recently launched the enhanced e-Migrate portal and mobile app, making it easier and safer for Indian workers seeking employment abroad! 🌍✈️ By External Affairs + Labour and Employment Ministry 🔑 What is the e-Migrate Portal? It’s an online platform designed to facilitate and manage the migration of Indian workers abroad, ensuring a safe, transparent, and legal process. The portal offers: Information access 📚 Documentation 📄 Helpline support ☎️ Integration with services 🛠 Awareness campaigns 🌐 🌟 New Features: 24/7 multilingual helpline support 📞 Feedback system for timely redressal Integration with Digilocker for secure, paperless document submission 📱 Access to Common Service Centres (CSCs) for rural outreach in local languages 🌾 One-stop marketplace for overseas employment opportunities 🔎💼 This upgrade aligns with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 10 by promoting orderly and responsible migration for Indian workers. 🌏✨ Source - AIR #GS2 #IR #Governance

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