Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 31 March 2026
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Rocket Re-entry Triggers Atmospheric Pollution
Context A recent study has found that the re-entry of rockets such as the Falcon 9 is altering the chemistry of the upper atmosphere, leading to a tenfold surge in lithium atoms. Atmospheric Pollution from Space Activity Satellites and rockets contain aluminum alloys and Lithium-ion batteries. During re-entry these materials burn and vaporize, releasing metals into mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT region).
14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization
Context The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization concluded in Yaoundé without consensus on extending the e-commerce duty moratorium. What is the E-commerce Moratorium? WTO members agreed in 1998 not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, which include: Digital goods such as e-books, software, music, and video games.
Iranian Parliament Mulls Possible Exit from Nuclear Treaty
Context As per the Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Iran’s Parliament is reviewing a possible exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). About The proposed legislation, according to lawmakers, would: Withdraw Iran from the NPT; Remove legal commitments tied to the 2015 nuclear deal; Read More
High Maternity deaths in India: Lancet Study
Context A study published in The Lancet found that India remains among the countries with the highest number of maternal deaths globally. Major Findings The progress slowed down post 2015 after years of rapid decline. Around 2.4 lakh women died globally in 2023 due to pregnancy and childbirth-related causes.