Daily Current Affairs – 17 June, 2021

Facts in News Gelatin Sticks Recently, the police has seized about 96 gelatin sticks from an isolated property along the forest fringes of Konni in the district. Gelatin sticks are cheap explosive materials used by industries for the purpose of mining and construction related work, like building structures, roads, rails and tunnels etc.  They cannot […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the long pending Deep Ocean Mission. About the Mission (Image Courtesy: TH) Six Components Significance Concerns and Suggestion Deep Ocean (Image Courtesy: NOAA) International Seabed Authority Created in 1994, it is an autonomous international organisation established under the 1982

In News Recently, the World Sea Turtle Day (16th June) has been observed. About the Day It is observed every year on 16th June, with the aim to save this aquatic species from extinction. It highlights the importance of sea turtles in the marine system.  The sea turtles live as keystone species in the ocean […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the plan to corporatise the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). Major Highlights  The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security in July 2020, when it approved to transform it into one or more government-owned corporate entities to improve its autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordnance supplies. […]

In News Recently, a World Health Organisation (WHO) report has stated that over 18 million kids at e-waste dumpsites face the threat of health hazards. About the Report The report, titled Children and Digital Dumpsites: e-waste exposure and child health was published in June 2021. It underlined the risk children faced while working in the […]

In News Recently, India has called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations while addressing the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+) Plus. About ADMM Plus It is an annual meeting of Defence Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries […]