Kunming Biodiversity Fund: Seven countries have secured $5.8 million from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund to enhance nature-friendly agriculture. Kunming Biodiversity Fund is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MTPF) launched in 2021 during Part 1 of the COP 15 of Convention of Biological Diversity. It aims to facilitate the successful implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework […]
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: The ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ has been awarded for the year 2025. It has been instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in 2024. The award aims to encourage professional standards and boost the morale of officers and officials across the country. It is given to recognize excellent […]
Know Your Vehicle
Know Your Vehicle: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. Know Your Vehicle is a system where all FASTag users submit images of their vehicle and registration certificate to verify that the tag is linked to the correct vehicle. It was implemented in 2024, […]
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said that Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in the state. It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1975. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The entire sanctuary is situated […]
India Crosses 500 GW Power Capacity Mark
India Crosses 500 GW Power Capacity Mark: India has achieved a significant milestone with the nation’s total installed electricity capacity surpassing 500 GW. More than 51% of this capacity now originates from non-fossil fuel sources. India has already achieved one of its major COP26 (Glasgow, 2021) Panchamrit goals — to have 50 % of installed […]
National Marine Fisheries Census, 2025
National Marine Fisheries Census, 2025: The Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025. It is the fifth edition of the Marine Fisheries Census. It is a coast-wide activity fully funded by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India. Nodal Agency: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research […]
Minors’ Property Right
Minors’ Property Right: In K.S. Shivappa vs Smt. K. Neelamma Case 2025, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that after attaining majority, a person can repudiate a property sale made by their guardian without court sanction, either by filing a suit or through clear conduct, such as reselling the property. The father, acting as the natural […]
India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port
India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port: India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, allowing continued Indian operations there until at least April 2026. Chabahar Port is situated in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province on the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Strait […]
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has honoured 1,466 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) with the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025’. Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in February 2024, it is announced […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended cheque and money order payments for all immigration
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended cheque and money order payments for all immigration: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has stopped accepting cheques and money orders for all immigration-related filings. Starting this week, applicants must now authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw […]
