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 …
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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)
Norovirus outbreak in the US
The recent norovirus outbreak in Los Angeles (USA), linked to raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada, highlights the global health risks posed by this highly contagious virus. Key Details of the Outbreak: Norovirus Overview: Outbreak in India Preventive Measures:
Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2024
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, released the Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2024 on December 31, 2024. Compiled by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), this comprehensive assessment provides a valuable dataset for groundwater quality management Read More …
Indian Army installs Shivaji statue at Pangong lake
The Indian Army has installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji on the bank of Pangong lake at an altitude of 14,300 feet, a region that is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Read More …
Iron rice bowl
According to a recent report, a record 3.4 million young Chinese flocked to the civil service exam this year, lured by the prospect of lifetime job security and perks including subsidised housing as an economic slowdown batters the private sector Read More …