The alarming status of the Yala Glacier in Nepal and its inclusion in the Global Glacier Casualty List underscores the severe impacts of climate change on the Himalayas. As one of the most studied glaciers in the region, its expected Read More …
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Yala Glacier included in the Global Glacier Casualty List
International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation & World Day for Glaciers
The United Nations’ declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, along with the establishment of World Day for Glaciers on March 21, underscores the urgent need to address the challenges posed by climate change to Earth’s cryosphere. Read More …
World Monuments Watch 2025
The ‘Musi River Historic Buildings’ in Hyderabad have been put on the 2025 World Monuments Watch. Gujarat’s ‘Bhuj Historic Water Systems’ is the other site in India named by the WMF on its list of 25-sites facing risk due to Read More …
Melanistic tigers
Recently, wildlife poachers have been arrested for allegedly hunting a rare melanistic tiger, a species found exclusively in Kulipal section of Jenabil range in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). These are a unique genetic variant of the Bengal tiger, distinguished by Read More …
Lokpal of India celebrates 1st Foundation Day on 16th January
The Foundation Day celebration of the Lokpal of India was held on 16th January 2025. The day marked a significant occasion, commemorating the establishment of the anti-corruption body under Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which came Read More …
PRABHAAV Factbook
Recently, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goya launched the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge and Prabhaav factbook on the ocassion of 9 Years of Startup India. About PRABHAAV Factbook Bharat Startup Challenge BHASKAR initiative
QS World Future Skills Index 2025
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed his happiness over India’s strong performance in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, where the country ranked 2nd in Digital Skills, surpassing Canada and Germany. This reflects India’s preparedness for future-oriented Read More …
Cabinet approves the establishment of “Third Launch Pad”
The Union Cabinet, on January 16, 2025, approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative is a significant step in advancing India’s space exploration and launch Read More …
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
The Government of India has designated areas surrounding Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, as eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) to protect the region’s unique ecosystem from the adverse effects of urbanization and developmental activities. Key Highlights
Ringer’s Lactate (RL)
According to a recent report, one woman died, and four others became ill in West Bengal after reportedly receiving expired Ringer’s Lactate (RL). What is Ringer’s Lactate (RL)? (Source: The Hindu)
WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized Hindustan Unilever Limited’s (HUL) plant in Doom Dooma, Tinsukia district, Assam, as an advanced fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) end-to-end (E2E) value chain ‘Lighthouse.’ About WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network
100-year Partnership Agreement
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on January 15, 2025. Key Highlights Sea of Azov (Source: The Hindu)
Singapore confers Honorary Citizen Award on former CII director general Tarun Das
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam bestowed the highest honour of the city-state on Tarun Das, the former director general of the Confederation of the Indian Industry (CII). Key Highlights
Centre approves constitution of Eighth Pay Commission
The Union government has approved the establishment of the Eighth Pay Commission as of January 16, 2025. This decision will significantly impact approximately 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners of the Union government, including serving and retired defence personnel. Read More …
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Ap
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” app on January 15, as part of the Army Day celebrations. This app, developed collaboratively by the Ministries of Defence and Tourism, along with the Indian Army, aims to provide tourists Read More …