26 Jun 2022: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. National Mithun Research Center
2. Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL)
3. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

1. National Mithun Research Center

Syllabus: GS III, Environment; Biodiversity

Prelims: About Mithun and National Mithun Research Center

Context

The Union Agriculture Minister visited the National Mithun Research Center.

National Mithun Research Center

• The National Research Centre on Mithun was set up in 1988 in Nagaland.
• National Mithun Research Center is an autonomous research centre that works under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
• Aim: To provide impetus to the research work on Mithun 
• ICAR-National Mithun Research Center has been playing key roles in the conservation, breeding and health management of this magnificent species. 

Mithun (Gayal)

• Mithun is a ruminant species belonging to the family Bovidae and is considered to be a domesticated form of wild gaur which is indigenous to the eastern Himalayas.
• It is also referred to as the ‘sacrificial ox’ of the North-Eastern Region of India as it plays a key role in the traditions and rituals of the tribal population of the region.
• Mithun is found mainly in north-eastern hill region of India and also in China, Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
• Mithun is the state animal of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

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2. Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL)

Syllabus: GS III, Economy; Agriculture 

Prelims: About Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL)

Context

The Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister visited Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL).

Madras Fertilizers Ltd (MFL)

• MFL was started in 1966 as a joint venture between the Government of India and AMOCO India incorporated of U.S.A (AMOCO) in accordance with the Fertilizer Formation Agreement with equity contributions of 51% and 49% respectively.
• MFL works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• MFL is involved in the manufacture of Ammonia, Urea, Complex Fertilizers and Biofertilizers. 
• MFL’s functions include marketing fertilizers and trading in Agro Chemicals in accordance with the corporate objective.
• Objective: To become a leader in the fertilizer and process industry and in the production/marketing of agrochemicals and other eco-friendly products like Biofertilizers/neem pesticides through efficient operations, quality products, market orientation and dedicated manpower.

3. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

Syllabus: GS II, Health; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health

Prelims: About International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

Context

The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment organised a “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Run” on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse.

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to observe the 26th of June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in 1987.
•  It is observed annually since 1989
• Through this initiative, the UNGA expressed its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
• Theme for 2022: Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises
• The focus of the United Nations Office On Drug And Crime (UNODC) is to spread awareness about it so that a world free of drug abuse can be created. 

Know more about – International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking

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