Manama Declaration: The Arab League called for UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama, Bahrain. The “Manama Declaration” (Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain) urged international protection and UN peacekeeping forces in the occupied Palestinian territories until a two-state solution is achieved. It also demanded an immediate […]
Day: May 29, 2024
WIPO Treaty
WIPO Treaty: WIPO member states approved a historic new Treaty on intellectual property (IP), genetic resources (GR), and traditional knowledge (TK), following decades of negotiations. It Ensures traditional knowledge is not exploited without permission or compensation. Utilization: Genetic resources and traditional knowledge are often used in patented inventions and scientific research. The Treaty marks the […]
National Fossil Park In Ghugwa : Madhya Pradesh
National Fossil Park In Ghugwa : Madhya Pradesh Archaeologists from Ashoka University recently unearthed prehistoric artefacts made from fossil wood at the National Fossil Park in Ghugwa, Madhya Pradesh. Ghughwa National Fossil Park located in the Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, was established as a National Park in 1983. Situated in a tropical dry deciduous landscape, […]
Eucalyptus : Government Order
Eucalyptus : Government Order The Kerala government issued an order allowing the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus trees for its financial sustenance in 2024-2025. Environmentalists soon protested the decision saying the move would adversely affect forests and heighten human-animal conflicts in future. In 2021, the State government had published an eco-restoration […]
