Seek Facts Corner – 07 July 2023

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.

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