Environment Summits of 2024: In 2024, global environmental efforts faced a series of setbacks as key UN climate summits failed to deliver impactful resolutions. 2024 Climate Summits: Biodiversity (Colombia): Failed to finalize financing mechanisms for sustainable land-use practices, falling short of the $700 billion annual goal. Climate Change (Azerbaijan): Divisions over fossil fuel transition and […]
Month: January 2025
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24: The total enrolment of students has dropped by over a crore in 2023-24 as compared to the previous years, Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) said recently. Highlights of UDISE+ Report 2023-24: 8 crore students enrolled […]
Central Groundwater Board
Central Groundwater Board: There are 440 districts in India with excessive nitrates in their groundwater as of 2023, an increase from 359 such districts in 2017, according to a report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB). CGWB is a multi-disciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of […]
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary : Survey
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary : Survey A four-day faunal survey conducted at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary has added significant findings to the sanctuary’s biodiversity records. It is located in the southern part of the Western Ghats in the Kollam district of Kerala. It spans an area of approximately 172 sq.km. and forms part of the Agasthyamala […]
20th anniversary of Quad cooperation
20th anniversary of Quad cooperation: The Quad Foreign Ministers marked the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing assertiveness.Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is a strategic forum of the US, Japan, India, and Australia aimed at regional security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific […]
Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) 2024 Report
Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) 2024 Report: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded a 4.3% growth in November 2024 compared to November 2023.The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity. The eight […]
Memorials for Leaders
Memorials for Leaders: The cremation of former Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh was held at open-to-public Nigambodh Ghat, a departure from previous practices of cremating at designated sites followed by the establishment of memorials. Although there are no specific rules mandating memorials for former PMs, they were generally cremated at designated sites, and most have […]
2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’
2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to transform India’s Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force.A year-long initiative by the MoD to implement transformative reforms in India’s defence sector. Aim is Modernizing Armed Forces for multi-domain operations, enhanced jointness, and improved […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) until 2025-26, allocating ₹69,515 crore. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective is to Provide insurance coverage for crop losses caused by natural […]
Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025
Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025: Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated every year on January 3rd to honor the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. She was a remarkable educator, social reformer, and poet who played a significant role in promoting education and fighting for social justice in India.
