Organizers – shakti sustainable energy foundation (SHAKTI), council on energy, environment and water (CEEW) and indian institute of sustainable development (IISD).
To promote cooperation in the processing field of critical minerals, encourage knowledge sharing and innovation in the field of minerals.
Polity & Governance
2. The famous National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was given constitutional status by which constitutional amendment? – 99th Constitutional Amendment
To promote affordable medical facilities in remote areas of the country based on the Socio Economic Caste Census database.
To establish one lakh Health and Wellness Centres in the country and connect 10 crore families with a health insurance cover of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum.
Books & Authors
9. The ‘Winner’s Mindset’ Which cricketers autobiography? – Shane Watson
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issues draft notification defining the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) for Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan.
The ESZ aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and conserve wildlife.
The sanctuary, established in 1983, houses endangered species like leopard, Indian wolf, and vulture.
The draft proposes an ESZ of 348.60 sq km around the sanctuary’s core area.
Public feedback is sought within 60 days.
A Supreme Court directive mandates ESZs for all protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries.
11. Which state’s textile craft Ajrakh has been given GI tag? – Gujarat
During US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s recent visit to China, discussions highlighted the concerning production and export of “synthetic opioid precursors,” particularly fentanyl.
These opioids mimic substances in the opium poppy plant and activate opioid receptors, causing pain relief and euphoria, but also high addiction risks.
Fentanyl, 100 times more potent than morphine, poses significant overdose risks, marked by pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and breathing difficulties.
