TITBITS:
1. In a move to tighten scrutiny of domestic Indian
solar cell and module-manufacturing companies, the Centre has ordered them to
upload details of their annual imports and exports and the location of their
manufacturing facilities on two online portals.
2. In the wake of the rapid spread of the mpox
outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has convened an emergency
meeting. It is reported that considering the magnitude of the viral outbreak,
the United Nations body could classify it as a global emergency.
3. The Union Home Ministry has amended a provision of
the rules of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 that required
applicants seeking citizenship to submit a document by any government authority
in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan establishing their roots in these
countries.
4. In a move to tighten scrutiny of domestic Indian
solar cell and module-manufacturing companies, the Centre ordered them to
upload details of their annual imports and exports, as well as the location of
their manufacturing facilities on two online portals.
5. The Indian Antarctic Act of 2022 regulates visits
and activities in Antarctica, covering mineral protection, native plant
conservation, and banning non-native bird introductions.Presently, India has
two operational research stations at Antarctica – Maitri and Bharati. Dakshin
Gangotri was the first station to be built before 1985 but is no longer
operational.
6. The Indian Army recently conducted a military exercise called ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in the Ladakh region, which is located near the India-China border. This exercise focuses on preparing soldiers for high-altitude warfare, which involves fighting in the difficult and mountainous terrains of Eastern Ladakh. The exercise is a key part of India’s military strategy, especially given the ongoing tensions with China.