Conflict Minerals: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using conflict minerals. The DRC accuses Apple of purchasing minerals that have been smuggled out of the country into neighbouring Rwanda. These minerals are then integrated into Apple’s global technology supply chain, where their origin is allegedly obscured. Conflict minerals, also known […]
Ajrakh From Kutch Gets GI Tag
Ajrakh From Kutch Gets GI Tag: Ajrakh’s GI tag was granted by the Geographical Indications Registry after a long process of documentation and verification of its origin and production techniques. The Ajrakh fabric is a traditional hand-block printing technique that originated in Kutch, Gujarat. It uses natural dyes and intricate patterns to create beautiful textiles, […]
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB): Scientists are testing a geoengineering technique called marine cloud brightening that involves using machines to inject tiny saltwater particles into marine stratocumulus clouds, aiming to increase their reflectivity and cool the Earth. The Brightening clouds is one of several ideas to push solar energy back into space sometimes called solar radiation […]
Banking Current Affairs : 3rd May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc World Asthma Day 2024: World Asthma Day is an annual event that aims to make more people aware of the challenges those with asthma face. It’s organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), healthcare groups, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic: A researcher from the Norwegian Polar Institute, Christian Lydersen, reported the first case of a walrus dying from bird flu on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago. Around six dead walruses were found in the Svalbard islands, located 1,000 kilometres away from the North Pole. Tests conducted at […]
Group Of Seven
Group Of Seven: Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants by 2035. The agreement on coal marks a significant step in the direction indicated last year by the COP28 United Nations climate summit to phase out fossil fuels, of which coal is the […]
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax: A prominent political leader of India’s opposition party has expressed interest in the proposed legislation on Inheritance Tax. There has been a lot of discussion about using inheritance tax as a tool for redistribution of wealth to address Income Inequality in India. Inheritance tax is a tax paid for inheriting a property or […]
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report Asia has warmed faster than the global average since 1960, the World Meteorological Organisation’s 2023 ‘State of the Climate in Asia’ report has said. According to the report, released on April 23, the Asian continent is struggling with extreme climate events like floods and heatwaves, with record-breaking […]
Regenerative Blue Economy : International Union For Conservation Of Nature
Regenerative Blue Economy : International Union For Conservation Of Nature The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report outlining a roadmap for a Regenerative Blue Economy (RBE). This approach goes beyond mere sustainability, aiming to actively restore and revitalize our oceans. The report proposes a hierarchical structure to categorize different interpretations […]
