Context: Indian customs officials seized a consignment of dual-use items, being shipped from China to Pakistan. More on news Dual-use goods Pakistan’s perspective China’s response Multilateral Export Control Regimes Also
Context: The famous Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi of Odissa and Banglar muslin of Bengal has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree) What is G.I Tag?
Context: INS Jatayu will be commissioned by the Indian Navy at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to enhance its operational capability. Key Highlights Strategic Importance of INS Jatayu Challenges for INS
Context: NITI Aayog launches National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024. Background This campaign is an effort for observing Birth defect day, which is observed on 3rd of March every year
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and has also allocated a one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore for a five-year period,
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched Project ODISERV to prepare the young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector. Key
Context: The Centre for Science and Environment’s (CSE) State of India’s Environment Report 2024, revealed that 329 heatwave days were documented in India over the past two years (2022-2023). Key Highlights: Causes: Effects: Measures: Conclusion: Heatwaves
Context: The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) at its Sixth Session adopted the resolution on sustainable lifestyles submitted by India. More on the news United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United
Context: As per the report published by Lancet, the total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion. Key Highlights of the rising Obesity curve: Obesity:
Context: Melanochlamys Draupadi a new head shield sea slug species named by Zoological Survey of India. About Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) More on News Head Shield Sea Slug Habitat