Aspartame Can Be Declared Carcinogenic By WHO: The artificial sweetener called aspartame, found in many soft drinks, is set to be declared carcinogenic by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer research unit. Aspartame is the world’s most commonly used low-calorie artificial sweetener, which is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose (common sugar) It was discovered […]
Euclid Space Telescope : To be Launched
Euclid Space Telescope : To be Launched In an unprecedented effort, the European Space Agency plans to survey billions of galaxies using the Euclid Space Telescope, which is to be launched on July 1. Euclid Space Telescope is named after the Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria. This mission is part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision programme, […]
Senegal Has Become The Fourth Country To Sign The JET-P Deal
Senegal Has Become The Fourth Country To Sign The JET-P Deal: Senegal signed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) deal. Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) is a mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries to support an energy transition in developing countries. It aims to reduce emissions in the energy sector and accelerate the coal […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
30 Minerals As Critical To India
30 Minerals As Critical To India: An expert committee set up by the Central Government recently identified 30 minerals as critical to India, including lithium and vanadium, which are largely used in the manufacturing of batteries. Critical Minerals is a metallic or non-metallic element that has two characteristics. It is essential for the functioning of […]
Five-Colour Silk Imperial Edict Found In North China’s Hebei Province
Five-Colour Silk Imperial Edict Found In North China’s Hebei Province: A five-colour silk imperial edict, dating back to Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), was recently found in north China’s Hebei Province. Qing Dynasty or Ch’ing Dynasty, or Manchu Dynasty, was the final imperial dynasty in China, lasting from 1644 to 1912. It was preceded by the Han-led […]
UNODC World Drug Report 2023
UNODC World Drug Report 2023: The UNODC World Drug Report 2023 (a yearly report) highlights the expanding illicit drug markets and the challenges they pose to health services and law enforcement. Key findings: Over 296 million people worldwide used drugs in 2021, a 23% increase over the past decade. The increasing dominance of synthetic drugs, […]
Report On Children And Armed Conflict
Report On Children And Armed Conflict: First time since 2010, the United Nations Secretary-General has removed India from the 2023 report on Children and Armed Conflict in view of measures taken by the Indian government to protect children. India was previously accused of recruiting and using boys in armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). […]
Public Issue Of shares
Public Issue Of shares: The market regulator SEBI recently approved the proposal for reducing the period for listing of shares in public issues from six days to three days. Public Issue of shares is When a company raises funds by selling or issuing its equity shares to the public through an offer document, it is […]
64th Global Environment Facility
64th Global Environment Facility: At the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. Other decisions: Of the total 4 billion, $653 million has been allocated specifically for biodiversity, aiming to support countries in […]
