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, […]
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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 […]
PM-PRANAM Scheme
PM-PRANAM Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth (PM-PRANAM) scheme. PM-PRANAM scheme aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising the state. Under the scheme, the states which will adopt alternative fertilisers will be incentivised with the subsidy […]
Sea lion : Found Dead Or Sick On California Beaches
Sea lion : Found Dead Or Sick On California Beaches Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. Sealion is a marine mammal that belongs to the family Otariidae. These are known for their semi-aquatic lifestyle, spending a significant amount of time both on land […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Autonomous District Councils (ADC): The Sixth Schedule provides a list of ten tribal areas in Assam (3), Meghalaya (3), Tripura (1) and Mizoram […]
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: Prime Minister will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission at a public programme in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was announced as part of the Union Budget 2023. Vision is to eliminate sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health problem in India […]
Unicorn Startup : Declined Sharply In 2023
Unicorn Startup : Declined Sharply In 2023 According to a recent report, new additions to the unicorn list declined sharply in 2023, indicating a slowdown in the Indian startup ecosystem. The term unicorn refers to a privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion. It is commonly used in the venture capital […]
