Alexander Schallenber was sworn in as a new Chancellor of Austria, two days after the former chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigned amid the corruption allegations.
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution that recognised "access to a clean and healthy environment" as a fundamental right. This is seen as a milestone step to fight climate change.
The unique clove spice grown in the hills of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu has been awarded a geographical indication (GI) as 'Kanyakumari clove'.