” Notes:the ministry of environment, forest and climate change issues draft notification defining the eco-sensitive zone (esz) for shergarh wildlife sanctuary in rajasthan. the esz aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and conserve wildlife. the sanctuary, established in 1983, houses endangered species like leopard, indian wolf, and vulture. the draft proposes an esz of 348.60 sq km around the sanctuary’s core area. public feedback is sought within 60 days. a supreme court directive mandates eszs for all protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries.”

” Notes:the rbi and finance ministry could draw from asean’s evolving green taxonomy for sustainable trajectories. green taxonomy defines environmentally sound investments, aiding in preventing greenwashing and guiding informed investment decisions. it channels funds toward sustainable economic activities, encompassing climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. activities must contribute substantially to environmental objectives, avoid significant harm, and adhere to social safeguards. some taxonomies adopt a “traffic light” system for classifying environmental sustainability.”

” Notes:adani group’s vizhinjam port in kerala is india’s first transshipment port, approved by the shipping ministry. it’s the country’s first full-fledged deepwater transshipment port. transshipment ports transfer cargo between ships en route to their final destinations. vizhinjam’s strategic location will attract large vessels, part of maritime india vision 2030 to boost manufacturing.”

The iucn will join the three-day synchronised nilgiri tahr census as a third party observer this census from april 29 is the first-ever synchronised effort to estimate the nilgiri tahr population

” Notes:during us secretary of state anthony blinken’s recent visit to china, discussions highlighted the concerning production and export of “synthetic opioid precursors,” particularly fentanyl. these opioids mimic substances in the opium poppy plant and activate opioid receptors, causing pain relief and euphoria, but also high addiction risks. fentanyl, 100 times more potent than morphine, poses significant overdose risks, marked by pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and breathing difficulties.”

” Notes:indian athletes dominated the 21st u-20 asian athletics championship 2024, earning 18 medals. harshit kumar clinched gold in the hammer throw, while ritik secured silver in men’s discus throw. laxita sandilea took silver in the 800m race. the mixed relay team won silver, and shreeya rajesh grabbed bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. prateek also secured bronze in the hammer throw event.”

India’s men’s recurve team won a historic gold by defeating south korea breaking a 14-year gold drought in the archery world cup stage-1 the triumphant trio dhiraj bommadevara tarundeep rai and pravin jadhav beat south korea

” Notes:the conclusion of the chithirai festival was signified by the return procession of lord kallazhagar from the vaigai river. alagar temple, situated at the foothills of alagar hills in madurai, tamil nadu, is one of lord vishnu’s 108 abodes, revered as kallazhagar. it boasts six corridors within fort walls and is referenced in tamil epic silappadikaram and alvars’ hymns. the temple’s mandapam pillars showcase nayaka art style.”

” Notes:the ministry of finance has granted authorised economic operator (aeo) status to the gem and jewellery sector to enhance ease of doing business. asian star, a leading diamond manufacturer, is the first recipient in the industry. the aeo program, under the world customs organization (wco) safe framework, aims to secure international supply chains. aeo status offers benefits like quicker clearance and enhanced security, aligning with world trade organization trade facilitation agreements. introduced in india in 2011, the voluntary aeo programme by cbic simplifies customs procedures.”

The regular use of fairness creams has been linked by kerala researchers to nephrotic syndrome nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder causing excessive protein in urine due to glomeruli inflammation healthy kidneys filter waste but inflamed glomeruli leak protein into urine