India’s first census of coastal and wader birds began on 3rd January (2025) at the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Key Features of the Bird Census: About the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary, Jamnagar: Wader Read More …
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Centre forms working group to revise WPI base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23
The Government of India has set up a working group under NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for revising the base year of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) to 2022-23 from 2011-12 currently. Objectives of the Revision: Differences Read More …
India’s share of global trade in textiles and apparel stands at 3.9%
India is the 6th largest exporter of Textiles & Apparel in the world in 2023. The share of textile and apparel (T&A) including handicrafts in India’s total exports stands at a significant 8.21% in 2023-24. Our country has a share Read More …
Nano-formulation of Melatonin
Scientists have proved that nano-formulation of Melatonin, the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness, showed improved antioxidative and neuroprotective properties and could be a potential therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Key Points (Source: PIB)
India’s 4th Biennial Update Report
India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), submitted on December 30, 2024, underscores the nation’s progress in meeting its climate commitments. The report updates the Third National Communication (TNC) and provides Read More …
Savitribai Phule’s 194th birth anniversary
On Savitribai Phule’s 194th birth anniversary on January 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X paid tribute to India’s first woman teacher.
Tigress Zeenat released in Similipal Tiger Reserve
The adventurous journey of Zeenat, a three-year-old tigress, captivated many as it unfolded over the past three weeks. After escaping from Odisha’s Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Zeenat roamed across multiple states, covering Jharkhand, and finally West Bengal, where her capture was Read More …
National Sports Awards 2024
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the winners of National Sports Awards 2024. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 winners Arjuna Award 2024 winners Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) 2024 winners Dronacharya Award 2024 winners Regular Category Lifetime Category
Right to property is a human and constitutional right: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 2 January (2025) asserted that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution, it remains a constitutional right and a recognised human right. Background and Key Points:
Centre declares the Wayanad landslide a disaster of ‘severe nature’
The Union government has declared the Wayanad landslide a disaster of ‘severe nature’ for all practical purposes.
IIT Madras, Union Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has announced a collaboration with the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources).
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT)
The Central Government has extended two flagship crop insurance schemes — Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) — until the financial year 2025-26. These extensions align the schemes with the 15th Finance Read More …
Breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria
The breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria (Trans-Dniester) on 1 January 2025 cut heating and hot water supplies to households after Russia stopped supplying gas via Ukraine. Transdniestria heavily relies on Russian support, including energy supplies, to sustain its population and Read More …
Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’
India’s Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the Year of Defence Reforms, aiming to transform the country’s military capabilities and operational readiness. The initiative, announced on January 1, 2025, seeks to introduce several critical reforms to enhance efficiency, integration, Read More …
Recycled black plastics
The study published in Chemosphere raises critical concerns about the hidden health risks associated with flame retardants in recycled black plastics. Key Issues with Recycled Black Plastics: Health Risks: Implications: (Source: IE)