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 […]
Tag: 30th Jun 2023
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 […]
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 […]
