Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in Kandhamal: The verdant hills of Kandhamal district in Odisha have emerged as a major hotspot of illicit cannabis cultivation, drawing national attention due to record seizures in 2025.Kandhamal is known for geographical indication (GI)-tagged Kandhamal turmeric, yet economic distress has pushed villagers towards illicit cultivation, underscoring gaps in inclusive rural development.
National Energy Conservation Awards 2025
National Energy Conservation Awards 2025: On National Energy Conservation Day 2025 (14th December), the President presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 in New Delhi. It is an initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), instituted in 1991 to recognize outstanding achievements in reducing energy consumption while maintaining or enhancing productivity.BEE is a statutory […]
Mangroves as Ecological Buffers
Mangroves as Ecological Buffers: A study published in Current Biology has revealed how mangrove plants survive extreme saltwater conditions, offering insights that could help develop salt-tolerant crops amid climate change and rising sea levels.A Current Biology study reveals that mangroves survive extreme salinity through unique cell-level adaptations such as thick cell walls and specialised salt […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th December 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th December 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tapanuli Orangutan
Tapanuli Orangutan: Scientists fear that Cyclone Senyar may have swept away a significant number of Tapanuli orangutans. The Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) is a species of orangutan found in the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is one of three known species of orangutan, alongside the Sumatran orangutan, found farther northwest on the island, and […]
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park: After record-breaking rains, an ancient lake in Death Valley national park that had vanished has returned to view. It is a desert valley located in the southeastern part of California, United States. It is the hottest and driest place in North America. It is the location of the highest temperature ever […]
Chenchu Tribe
Chenchu Tribe: The National Sanskrit University (NSU) organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition recently highlighting the unique privilege the Chenchu tribal community has with the Ahobilam shrine and the deity of Lord Narasimha. The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribe primarily residing in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh. They are one of the Particularly […]
Uchi Pillaiyar Temple
Uchi Pillaiyar Temple: The Tamil Nadu government recently informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the deepam (lamp) was lit at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam in Thirupparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam this year too as it was done for over the last 150 years. The Uchi Pillaiyar Temple, also known as Rockfort […]
International Fund for Agricultural Development : In News
International Fund for Agricultural Development: In News The Government of India highlighted country’s pioneering achievements in rural transformation and development leadership at International Fund for Agricultural Development – India Day event held in Rome. It is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was established as an international financial […]
Mexico’s Senate
Mexico’s Senate: The Mexico’s Senate approved tariffs of up to 50% on imports from Asian countries, including India. Mexico is located in the southern part of North America. It shares its land borders with the United States of America, Guatemala and Belize. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and west; by […]
