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Despite significant progress in energy access, nearly one in three people worldwide continue to cook their meals over open fires or basic stoves, leading to severe health, economic, and gender-related consequences. However, a new report by the IEA in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group reveals that low-cost solutions could provide billions of people with modern cooking access by 2030.

Highlighting the lack of appropriate governance and regulation in the use of technology in education, the UNESCO issued an urgent call for its responsible and equitable implementation. In its 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report, UNESCO highlights the need for proper governance and regulation to ensure technology complements, rather than replaces in person, traditional teacher-led instruction.

Nestled amidst scenic hills and lush green valleys, Sasthamkotta Lake in Kerala's Kollam district awaits eager visitors with its serene beauty. As the largest freshwater lake in the region, it has earned recognition as a Ramsar site, protected under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. Blessed with rich biodiversity, the lake harbors diverse flora and fauna, including various trees, herbs, shrubs, butterflies, dragonflies, and wetland birds.

According to a national poll by Save the Children, food prices have become the most problematic day-to-day cost for Americans, surpassing housing, healthcare, and fuel expenses. The survey shows growing demands for government intervention to address rising child hunger and calls to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With soaring food prices and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, hunger is tightening its grip on the nation, affecting over 41 million Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance.

A major share of the Asian Americans holds favourable views of their homeland, except for the Chinese, according to a recent survey from PEW Research Centre.

A recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center reveals that despite facing income challenges, most Black adults in the United States remain optimistic about their financial future. While many feel they currently lack enough income for the life they desire, they believe that their situation will improve over time. The survey highlights differences in perceptions based on income levels and educational attainment among Black Americans.

Discover the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI) report for school education, highlighting Punjab and Chandigarh as top-performing states. Despite their performance, no states/UTs achieved the top five grades overall, indicating areas for improvement. Explore the PGI-D structure, its categories, domains, and grading system designed to assist districts in prioritizing interventions and enhancing school education.

A new report by UNICEF and WHO highlights the gender disparities in water and sanitation, revealing that women and girls are disproportionately affected by the global water crisis. Discover the findings that shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in accessing clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene, and the need for urgent action to address these inequalities.

Just over a year ago, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill that created a commission to study whether a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. However, only about one-in-four Asian Americans (24%) consider themselves extremely or very informed about the history of Asian people in the United States, said a recent survey by PEW Research Centre.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making its presence felt across various industries, including IT, journalism, content creation, and now it is posing a potential threat to the teaching profession. Harvard University is leading the way in integrating AI into its coding program by planning to introduce an AI chatbotas an instructor in its renowned Computer Science 50 course.