Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with International Solar Alliance aiming to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects. Initiatives announced by GEAPP: GEAPP has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s, Multi-Donor Trust […]
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars: Physicists studying a distant galaxy using a telescopic technique called “gravitational lensing” found 44 new stars. Gravitational Lensing occurs when a massive celestial body, such as a galaxy cluster, causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by […]
Garudakshi
Garudakshi: The Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorised entry into forest areas. Garudakshi is software modelled on the online FIR system to curb wildlife and forest crimes. It will be implemented on a pilot basis in the Bengaluru Urban, Bhadravathi, Sirsi and […]
Neuroptera Species
Neuroptera Species: Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala. Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance. Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they […]
EmpowHER Biz Initiative
EmpowHER Biz Initiative: The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, launched EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan in partnership with New Shop, India’s convenience retail chain under its Award to Reward (ATR) program. EmpowHER Biz Initiative is a part of Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog, aiming to create a robust retail ecosystem that […]
Soapstone
Soapstone: The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up the authorities for unregulated soapstone mining in Bageshwar, a district with more than 160 mines at present.Also known as Steatite, it is a metamorphic rock made of talc, a naturally occurring mineral.
Karnataka HC Strikes Down Electricity Rules, 2022
Karnataka HC Strikes Down Electricity Rules, 2022: In the Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules, 2022), formulated by the Central Government.The Court also struck down the Karnataka Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy […]
New ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan
New ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan: Dr. V. Narayanan will succeed S. Somanath as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space (DoS), starting 14th January 2025, for a two-year tenure.Narayanan’s Role in ISRO’s 2025 Missions: As ISRO Chairman, Narayanan will oversee the launch of NVS-02 for India’s navigation system, […]
Public Distribution System
Public Distribution System: Recent reports from states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar highlight the challenges of exclusion, inefficiency, and exploitation in the PDS, affecting marginalized communities such as the Musahars.
Gaddi Dog
Gaddi Dog: The Gaddi dog, a loyal and resilient shepherd dog from the Himalayas, has been officially recognized as an indigenous breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).Found in: Pir Panjal range, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Indigenous tag granted by: National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) under the Indian […]
