Tiger Conservation Conference 2024
Bhutan is hosting the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference on Earth Day 2024 to mobilize $1 billion in new funding over the next decade for the preservation of tiger landscapes across Asia. These landscapes are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, sequestering carbon, supporting over 100 million people, and ensuring the overall health of the planet.
Key facts About Glycemic Index and Load
The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the quality of carbohydrates in food, based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels. It was first proposed by Prof. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto in 1981. Foods are classified as low GI (less than 55), medium GI (56-69), and high GI (over 70), with glucose or white bread used as the reference (GI=100). Glycemic load (GL) is determined by multiplying the GI by the amount of carbohydrate consumed.
D Gukesh wins 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament
D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. He has become the youngest challenger ever for the World Chess Championship, surpassing the record set by Garry Kasparov in 1984.
Yozma 2.0: Israel Launches Tech Investment Fund
The government of Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, to increase their investments in high-tech companies. The fund aims to diversify the sources of funding for Israel’s tech sector, which plays a crucial role in the country’s economy.
