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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil gets Champions of the Earth award Sub: IR Sec: MSC Context: Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been recognized with the United Nations Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental honour. He is the only Indian recipient of the award in 2024. Contributions to Environmental Conservation: Gadgil chaired the Western […]
‘Mindless splurge’: Odisha govt.’s decision to seek external loan for PVTG development faces scrutiny Sub: Schemes Sec: Marginalised Context: Odisha government plans to secure a loan of ₹734.86 crore from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement Phase II of the Odisha Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement […]
How is the RBI Governor appointed? Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Context: Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990 Batch Rajasthan Cadre IAS Officer, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the RBI. He will assume office for a period of three years. He will be the 26th Governor of RBI and will replace the […]
Comprehensive Anti-Drone Unit Sub : Schemes Sec :Msc Why in News Union Home Minister announced that India will soon establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to bolster border security, addressing the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The announcement was made during the 60th Raising Day event of the Border Security Force (BSF) […]
Evidence-Based Conservation of the Indian Star Tortoise Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Why in News A recent study by researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India and Panjab University has identified two genetically distinct groups of Indian star tortoises. The findings aim to inform strategies for conserving and releasing rescued […]
Kerala’s Fund Utilization for Disaster Relief under Scrutiny Sub : Polity Sec :Msc Why in News The Bhartiya Janata Party has alleged that the Kerala government has failed to effectively utilize the funds allocated by the Central government for disaster relief. This issue has drawn attention after the Kerala High Court criticized the […]
India’s MGNREGS major contributor to global Nature-based Solutions, says report released at COP16 in Riyadh Sub : Env Sec : Int convention Report: Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024 Launch at: CoP16 of UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The report, a joint effort by ILO, UNEP, and IUCN, supports the UN Decade […]
Preserving India’s sacred groves can help the country achieve its conservation & climate goals: Experts Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Sacred groves: Sacred groves are traditional forest patches revered by tribal communities for cultural and spiritual significance. Known by various names: Sarnas in Jharkhand, Devgudis in Chhattisgarh, Orans in Rajasthan Sizes vary from a […]
Israeli PM orders military to ‘seize’ Syria buffer zone Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to seize the demilitarized buffer zone along the border with Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s government. This move follows the collapse of […]
Fall of Damascus appears to align with long-time goals of neighbour Turkiye Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrian refugees in Turkey celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, with many expressing a desire to return home after years of living in exile. Turkey, which hosts around 3 million Syrian refugees, […]