Why in News: The military governor of North Kivu, a province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died of wounds suffered while the army battled the advancing M23 rebels near Goma. Other event: Fighting between M23 rebels and peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of thirteen peacekeepers. Nine … Read more
In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated globally, an 82% increase since 2010. This amount is projected to grow by another 32% to 82 million tonnes by 2030. This vast quantity of discarded electronics represents a significant loss of valuable resources and contributes to environmental pollution. Currently, only a … Read more
Location: Madurai district, Tamil Nadu Issue: Protests: Environmental Concerns: Tungsten: The controversy highlights the tension between resource exploitation for economic gain and preserving local environments and communities’ well-being. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) Overview: Definition and Characteristics Legal Framework Role of National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Criteria for Identification of BHS Significance Serve as vital ecological and … Read more
Drug Approval & Key Details In a significant stride for India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Miqnaf (Nafithromycin), developed by Wockhardt, has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for the treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults. This approval marks the first new macrolide-based treatment for CABP in India in nearly 30 years, addressing the growing challenge of … Read more
