It no longer constitutes a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ (PHEIC)
CARICOM was established on July 4, 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas
The generative chatbot has made a big splash because of its varied applications
The climate time-bomb is ticking and the report is a “how-to guide” to defuse it
Researchers have outlined a plan to develop a ‘biocomputer’ powered by human brain cells
With no consensus on the issue in G20 foreign ministers meet, the role of China will be crucial
British PM Rishi Sunak strikes a deal with the EU on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland
Intersecting crises are likely to add further damage to the global economy, says report
5 billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease, says WHO report
Montreal Protocol, its amendments have been effective in decreasing the abundance of ozone-depleting substances
The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) was chaired by China and hosted by Canada
Fusion is the process by which two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy
It is a funding mechanism to compensate vulnerable nations for ‘loss and damage’ from climate-induced disasters
Kinetic impact deflection is a way to redirect potentially hazardous asteroids
Forced labour and marriage have increased significantly over the last five years, shows a new ILO report
India ranks 132 out of 191 countries in UNDP’s report
WHO now has three active public health emergencies of international concern: COVID-19, polio and monkeypox
World population to reach 8 billion in November this year, says UN report
Though abortion is legal in India up to 20 weeks, doctors have the final say and not the women
The island nation has seen widespread public anger against the govt for its mishandling of the crisis
The situation is likely to escalate further and take the world to the brink of a larger war
Yoon has vowed to forge closer ties with the US, in the face of increased missile activity by North Korea
Recent global shortages for semiconductors forced factory closures in a wide range of sectors from cars to health care devices