Iberian Lynx: A photographer in Spain spotted the world’s first-ever white Iberian lynx. It is a carnivore species endemic to Europe. It is the world’s most endangered and known for its pointy ears, long legs and leopard-like spotted fur. This species, like other cat species, is sexually dimorphic, with males being heavier and longer than […]
AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum
AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum: The Ministry of Education has announced that an AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum will be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards starting the academic year 2026–27. A structured curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) to be integrated into the formal school education system […]
Adaptation Gap Report 2025
Adaptation Gap Report 2025: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025 notes that climate adaptation efforts remain severely underfunded even as climate impacts intensify, highlighting the need for urgent global cooperation to achieve resilience and sustainable development goals. Key Highlights of the Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025: Developing countries will require […]
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality: The article exposes the systemic erosion of India’s farm economy due to corporate capture, predatory commercialization, and decades of neoliberal policies. Over 4,00,000 farmers have died by suicide since 1995; NCRB (2022) reported 11,290 deaths, indicating that over one farmer dies every hour due to indebtedness and market distress. […]
Constitutional morality in India
Constitutional morality in India: Constitutional morality in India has gained renewed attention amid ongoing debates on institutional independence, rule of law, and ethical governance, highlighting its critical role in shaping democratic conduct and upholding constitutional values. It is defined as a “paramount reverence for the forms of the Constitution” that ensures obedience to lawful authority […]
Small Finance Bank : RBI
Small Finance Bank: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned Jana Small Finance Bank’s (SFB) application for transition into a universal bank, citing non-fulfilment of eligibility criteria outlined under its 2024 guidelines for SFBs.Small Finance Bank are private institutions created to enhance financial inclusion in India. They offer basic banking facilities, including deposits […]
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna(B.R) Gavai.The notification was issued by the Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, following the President’s approval.A Supreme Court judge, including the […]
Biosimilars
Biosimilars: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new draft guidelines aimed at reducing the cost and time for biosimilar development. This shift is expected to significantly benefit Indian pharma companies which have invested heavily in biosimilar pipelines. A biosimilar is a biologic medication that is highly similar to an already approved biologic, […]
Nauradehi Sanctuary to Become 3rd Home for Cheetahs
Nauradehi Sanctuary to Become 3rd Home for Cheetahs: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced that Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in the state after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of India’s largest sanctuaries, spread over 1,197 sq. km, and serves as a crucial wildlife corridor […]
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project: A major step has been taken to help small and marginal farmers in India through the launch of the SMART-CROP project — Sustainable Monitoring and Real-time Tracking for Crop Resilience and Optimal Practices. The project aims to use advanced technology to improve farm productivity and protect crops from pests, […]
