Manabadi Current Affairs 12 September 2014-15 ::: 1- Fighting comes to a halt in eastern Ukraine with signing of ceasefire agreement with rebels at Minsk.
The 12-point humanitarian deal, also called Minsk Agreement, between the government and pro-Russian separatist has been brokered by Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Both sides have consented to make efforts to find a political solution to the conflict through negotiations. The accord mandates; creation of humanitarian corridor for refugees and aid, prisoner exchange and rebuilding work in conflict zones.
2- ‘Montreal Protocol’ pulls off a coup; restores most of the Ozone Layer.
A latest UN report shows that holes in the ozone layer are shrinking and its almost reached at the level it was before the signing of this landmark agreement in 1987. The atmospheric layer protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and spare us from resultant harms.
3- 46 percent of girls in South Asia are married off before 18: UNICEF
18 percent are not even allowed to cross 15. Poverty, illiteracy and pervasive all-around inequalities are blamed as the primary cause.
4- World Bank holds 2nd ‘World Reconstruction Conference’ in Washington (US).
The meet aims to share innovative approaches for post-disaster recovery and reconstruction. The first World Reconstruction Conference was held in Geneva in May 2011.
5- 58% of population is below the age of 29 years in India. 93% of the workforce belong to unorganised Sector.
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