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In UNHRC vote, India stands against desecration of Koran Subject: International Relations Section: International Organizations Concept: Recently, India voted in favour of a draft resolution tabled in the UN Human Rights Council that condemns and strongly rejects recent “public and premeditated” acts of desecration of the Holy Quran. UN Human Rights Council adopted […]
Government refers traders pleas against Amazon Subject :Economy Section: In News: Centre has asked the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) to take action on trade body CAIT’s representation seeking urgent steps against Amazon India, in light of recent US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint against the e-commerce […]
Cabinet clears commercial mining of Lithium Subject :Geography Section: Economic Geography In News: The government has cleared amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to allow commercial mining of lithium and other critical minerals, including beryllium, titanium, niobium, tantalum and zirconium. Key Points: The government will be able to […]
Government imposes curbs on certain gold jewellery, articles Subject :Economy Section: External Sector In News: The government on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on certain gold jewellery and articles, a move which would help cut import of non-essential items. Key Points: Now an importer would need a permission of licence from the government for […]
EU parliament backs biodiversity bill in a close vote Subject :Environment Section: International conventions Context: The European Parliament on July 12, narrowly backed a key biodiversity bill aimed at rewilding EU land and water habitats, overcoming a backlash by conservative lawmakers who said it would hurt farmers. About the ‘Nature Restoration Act’: The […]
Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance Subject :Environment Section: International conventions Context: In a major development that could change the Earth’s official geological timeline, geologists have said sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch — a […]
How a tiny fish that fuels an Atlantic ecosystem is at the centre of industry debates Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: Researchers hoped to find evidence of a healthy new generation of ospreys when they checked 84 nests of the fish-eating bird in mid-June at Mobjack Bay, an inlet at the southern […]
Researchers study the elusive dugongs of the Andamans with help from community stakeholders Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: A recent study used reports from fishers, divers, Indian defence agencies and forest departments, over a five-year period, to monitor dugongs in the Andaman Islands. Details: Dugong monitoring is challenging in areas such as […]
Bihar’s makhana and the wetlands they grow in Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Makhana: Makhana is the seed of a water lily species, Euryale ferox, found in south and east Asia. Mithila Makhana or Makhan is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. When […]
GST Council for 28% on full face value of casino, online game, horse race bets Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Policy In News: GST Council in its 50th meeting has recommended 28 per cent rate at full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing. Key Points: The GST rate of 28 per […]