NGT highlighted the failure of Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority to follow environmental rules for construction on khazan land at Cavelossim.
- Khazans are coastal wetlands of Goa.
- A low-lying, saline water-logged area that is influenced by tidal flows.
- Reclaimed from mangrove forests in the Christian era through an intricate system of dykes, sluice gates and canals.
- Used in agriculture, aquaculture salt panning, drainage system for flood water.
7th edition of Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise (SALVEX) was conducted from at Kochi.
- Conducted by – Indian and US Navy
- 1st exercise – 2005
Indian Navy has embarked on a multidimensional outreach program dedicated to strengthening the connect with the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- Program: JulleyLadakh (Hello Ladakh)
- Launched by – Indian Navy.
- Objective – To enhance awareness about the Navy and foster engagement with the youth and civil society in Ladakh.
World Investment Report 2023 was released recently.
- Published by – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Key findings 2023 –
- Global foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 12% in 2022.
- India and ASEAN were the most buoyant recipients of FDI, with increases of 10 and 5% respectively.
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) has recently killed 60 sheep and goats in the highland pastures of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- PPR is a highly contagious viral disease.
- Caused by – Morbillivirus (related to rinderpest virus)
- Affects goats, sheep, camels etc. (Does not infect humans)
- Effects – Severe morbidity and mortality rates.