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Simplified Environmental Compliance for 39 Industries: A Step Towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Sub: Env Sec : Env legislation and organisation Why in News The Union Ministry of Environment has recently introduced significant reforms in the environmental regulatory framework. The Ministry has exempted 39 categories of industries from the mandatory requirement of dual […]
Supreme Court’s order on mandatory accessibility standards, why it matters Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Union Government must frame mandatory rules to ensure the accessibility of public places and services to persons with disabilities. The Court observed that while RPwD Act created a mechanism […]
EU regulator backs Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer’s drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The European Union’s drugs regulator, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), recently recommended the approval of Leqembi (a drug developed by Eisai and Biogen) for patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This decision marks a reversal from its initial rejection four months ago and […]
Iran tells UN nuclear chief it won’t negotiate under ‘intimidation’ Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will not engage in talks under “intimidation” during his meeting with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Iran’s Nuclear Programme: Iran’s nuclear program began in the 1950s, with assistance from the […]
Corals in crises: Almost half of all species at risk of extinction, finds IUCN Sub : Geo Sec: Geography Context: The latest assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights a dire situation for coral species, presenting at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The findings reveal an increasing risk […]
Tajikistan lost 1000 glaciers in 3 decades: Minister Sub : Geo Sec : Climatology Context: At the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku, Tajikistan’s Energy and Water Resources Minister, Daler Juma, highlighted the alarming disappearance of glaciers in Central Asia, raising concerns about the region’s water security. Key Highlights: Rapid Glacier Loss in […]
COP29: BASIC countries ask rich nations to honour commitments for climate finance rather than ‘diluting obligations’ Sub: Env Sec: INT CONVENTIONS Context: The BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China), along with other developing nations, has called on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments instead of shifting responsibilities. Key Demands […]
Addressing N2O emissions key to meeting 1.5°C target, protecting human health, biodiversity: Report Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Context: Experts at COP29 emphasized the urgency of addressing nitrous oxide (N₂O), a powerful but often overlooked greenhouse gas. As the third most impactful greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄), […]
Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Context: African elephants, Earth’s largest land mammals, are known for their remarkable intelligence and complex social behavior. However, they are under severe threat, as highlighted in a comprehensive new study that tracks the status […]
What Supreme Court said about ‘bulldozer justice’ Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Context: The Supreme Court of India recently issued guidelines regarding the demolition of properties by state authorities, particularly when properties are demolished as a form of punishment for the alleged criminal activities of the property owner. The court has termed […]