Betwa River: In News In Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the water level of the Betwa River has risen rapidly following continuous rainfall, increasing concerns in areas along the river. Betwa River is a significant river in central and northern India. It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates from Jhirri village in […]
Month: August 2026
Ship Recycling in India
Ship Recycling in India: India became the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, with its global market share rising to 35.4% and recycling volume increasing by nearly 60% to 2.99 million gross tons. This rise has been supported by regulatory reforms, Hong Kong Convention compliance, yard modernisation, and stronger safety and environmental standards. According […]
Delimitation in India
Delimitation in India: The delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies has once again become a major political issue as the Centre seeks to revive its proposed electoral reforms ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Delimitation is the process of fixing or redrawing the boundaries of territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies […]
Agasthyamalai Evictions and the Forest Rights Act, 2006
Agasthyamalai Evictions and the Forest Rights Act, 2006: The Forest Department has issued eviction notices to thousands of households in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR), particularly in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district, following a Supreme Court directive based on the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) findings. The move has sparked controversy over whether the eviction drive adequately […]
NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme
NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its ambitious Moon Base programme. The programme aims to establish a permanent human outpost near the Moon’s South Pole. The invitation was extended during the 9th meeting of the India-US […]
India’s ‘Peacock Diplomacy’ at the United Nations
India’s ‘Peacock Diplomacy’ at the United Nations: India donated five Indian male peafowls to the United Nations Office at Geneva highlighting India’s biodiversity heritage and its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation. The group includes four blue peafowls and one white-feathered male, symbolically reflecting the blue and white colours of the UN. This marks the […]
EVEREST: India’s 1st Private 800 kN FFSC LOX-Methane Engine
EVEREST: India’s 1st Private 800 kN FFSC LOX-Methane Engine: Bengaluru-based Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled EVEREST, India’s first privately built 800 kN Full-Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) LOX-Methane rocket engine, marking another major milestone for India’s private space sector after the launch of Vikram-1. The engine delivers 800 kN thrust, has a specific impulse of about 340 […]
Parliamentary Committee Report on Digital & Sustainable Bus Transport
Parliamentary Committee Report on Digital & Sustainable Bus Transport: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture presented its 392nd Report, Enabling Inclusive, Digital and Sustainable Bus Transport: Policy, Regulation and Public-Private Partnership for Next-Gen Mobility. The 392nd Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is a comprehensive roadmap for […]
The Eco-Educational Hub
The Eco-Educational Hub: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology dedicated Prakriti Gyan Dham, India’s first-of-its-kind eco-educational hub, to the nation. Prakriti Gyan Dham (The Eco-Educational Hub) is an interactive, open-air eco-educational facility and living repository of India’s rich botanical wealth, heritage trees, and environmental research. It serves as a walkable classroom designed for […]
The River Ganga Authorities Order, 2016
The River Ganga Authorities Order, 2016: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) amended the 2016 Ganga Authorities Order, removing the blanket construction-free zone tag on the Ganga flood plain. The River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016 is a statutory order issued under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It […]
