China has blocked efforts to step up the protection of emperor penguins that are increasingly threatened by the effects global warming is having on their natural habitat in Antarctica.
India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance.
The Union Government has announced the formation of the Cotton Council of India under the Chairmanship of renowned veteran cotton man Suresh Bhai Kotak.