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’?
Package of innovative schemes for farmers: Unique package for farmers announced
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique package for farmers announced” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a unique package of innovative schemes for farmers with a total outlay of more than Rs.3.70 lakh crore. About the package of innovative schemes The schemes… Continue reading Package of innovative schemes for farmers: Unique package for farmers announced
Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 “Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet approved… Continue reading Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push
Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Panel finds 30 minerals critical to India” published in the Live Mint on 29th June 2023. “Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security,… Continue reading Critical Minerals for India report: Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals
