Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024: After a prolonged decline due to learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has now been a modest recovery in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among school students, according to the ASER 2024, released recently. Highlights of ASER 2024: During the pandemic years, there was a big jump […]
Tag: 30th Jan 2025
Asian Waterbird Census-2025
Asian Waterbird Census-2025: As per the Asian Waterbird Census-2025, a record number of 39,725 birds belonging to 106 species have been sighted in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining wetlands. Asian Waterbird Census is a citizen-science programme that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. It is conducted annually to monitor the […]
‘When-listed’ Platform
‘When-listed’ Platform: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is looking to launch a ‘when-listed’ platform. ‘When-listed’ has been launched for trading of shares of companies that have finished their Initial Public Offering (IPO) and are yet to be listed on stock exchanges. It is aimed at reducing the activity in the grey market, […]
Lezim Dance
Lezim Dance: A scene of Lezim dance in the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has led to controversy in Maharashtra. Lezim Dance is a folk dance from It gets its name after a musical instrument – a unique wooden stick, with jingling cymbals attached to it […]
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause Doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. Organophosphate is a chemical that is used in pesticides and insecticides, and absorbed through inhalation and ingestion. It is formed through the esterification process involving […]
Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures : IUCN Report
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). […]
