Source: DTE Context: Despite being banned in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) since 2017, light fishing continues unchecked, damaging marine biodiversity. Centre has banned light fishing in all coastal states in 2017. About Light Fishing: What is Light Fishing? A fishing method using high-intensity artificial lights (often powered by generators) to attract fish to the …
Source: NIE Context: A Parliamentary panel recently proposed establishing a ‘Heritage Repatriation Fund’ to assist in recovering Indian antiquities stolen and smuggled overseas. About Heritage Repatriation Fund: What is Heritage Repatriation Fund? A proposed financial initiative to facilitate the recovery and return of stolen Indian cultural artifacts from abroad. Proposed by: Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: India and the US signed their first Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of Indian antiquities to the US. The agreement aligns with the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which aims to prohibit and prevent the illicit import, export, and transfer of cultural property. Since 1976, India has …
