Source: The post is based on the article “UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand” published in UN on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released the World Drug Report 2023. What are the key findings… Continue reading UNODC World Drug Report 2023 warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
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India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking
Source: The post is based on the article “India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking” published in India Today on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has released the World Competitiveness Ranking 2023. What is the World Competitiveness Ranking? The World Competitiveness Ranking is a… Continue reading India slips to 40th spot in world competitiveness ranking
India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meeting was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-Philippines meeting? Defence:… Continue reading India, Philippines to explore scope of joint sales, patrols to boost defence partnership
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Source: The post is based on the article “The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? States have been looking at alternative ways of procuring wheat and rice after the Food Corporation of India’s(FCI) has imposed quantity restrictions and has also refused… Continue reading The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice
Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch has released a research report on forest cover. What are the key findings of the report… Continue reading Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?” published in Indian Express on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WHO) will be listing the popular sugar substitute aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. What… Continue reading What is aspartame, the additive in your diet cola, which the WHO may declare as ‘possibly carcinogenic’?
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas” published in Down To Earth on 27th June 2023 What is the News? A study has found signs of active tectonic deformations in the Piedmont alluvial plains of northern Haryana. What… Continue reading Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
Source: The post is based on the article “Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughals” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra and marked June 24 as a day… Continue reading Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
Mines Ministry to Unveil “List of Critical Minerals for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Unveil “List of Critical Minerals for India” published in PIB on 27th June 2023 What is the News? The Central government will be releasing for the first time “the list of Critical Minerals for India”. What are Critical Minerals? Click Here to read What… Continue reading Mines Ministry to Unveil “List of Critical Minerals for India
‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission headed by Justice Awasthi has recommended retaining Sedition Law (Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code) with safeguards to prevent its misuse. Note: At… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
