Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures : IUCN Report A new report titled “Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs)” has been released by the IUCN, World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and WWF. The guidelines, with case studies, focus on conserving land, water, and marine areas to achieve GBF Target 3 of […]
Telangana CM Launched Welfare Schemes on Republic Day
Telangana CM Launched Welfare Schemes on Republic Day: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy unveiled four significant welfare initiatives aimed at supporting farmers, landless agricultural laborers, and marginalized communities. These schemes were part of the Congress Party’s promises during the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections, where they secured a decisive victory. Rythu Bharosa: This program […]
The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger
The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger A study by Sapien Labs, titled “The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger”, highlights the troubling link between early smartphone use and deteriorating mental well-being in adolescents aged 13-17 in India and the US. Key Findings of the Study: Smartphone Use and Mental Health: The study based on […]
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Olive Ridley turtles are expected to return in large numbers to the Rushikulya River mouth in Odisha for their mass nesting, a vital occurrence for the conservation of this species. Olive ridley turtles are an olive or grayish-green with a heart-shaped carapace (top shell). They closely resemble Kemp’s […]
UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor Report: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its Global Investment Trends Monitor for 2024, reporting an 8% decline in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This threatens funding for critical sectors like infrastructure and renewable energy which are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: India and China agreed to revive the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY).Mount Kailash is a diamond-shaped peak made of black rock, located in Tibet.India organizes the KMY annually between June and September through the Lipulekh Pass (since 1981) in Uttarakhand and the Nathu La Pass (since 2015) in Sikkim.Mount Kailash stands at […]
Namdapha Tiger Reserve : In News
Namdapha Tiger Reserve : In News NamdaphaTiger Reserve (NTR) in Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the first sighting of an adult male elephant in 12 years.Elephants traditionally migrated between Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) and Myanmar via NTR, however, encroachments since 1996 have blocked migration corridors, confining them in northern areas.Namdapha Tiger Reserve Location: Changlang District (Arunachal Pradesh) Declared […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set the interest rate on the Government of India Floating Rate Bonds 2035
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set the interest rate on the Government of India Floating Rate Bonds 2035: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently announced that the interest rate for the Government of India Floating Rate Bonds 2035 (GOI FRB 2035) will be set at 6.66% per annum. This rate will be […]
JioSoundPay
JioSoundPay: Jio has launched JioSoundPay on JioBharat phones to help small businesses such as kirana stores easily handle UPI payments. This feature offers instant multilingual audio confirmations for every transaction eliminating the need for additional sound boxes, and saving merchants around ₹1,500 annually.
Banks are moving away from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Banks are moving away from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Banks are moving away from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) due to falling recovery rates (down to 28% in FY24 from 40% in FY23) and prolonged resolution timelines (often exceeding 600 days). The number of cases admitted to NCLT has also droppedThe Insolvency and […]
