OCEANS ABSORBED RECORD HEAT IN 2025, SCIENTISTS WARN
Why in the News? Record heat uptake: Scientists reported that the world’s oceans absorbed the highest amount of heat ever recorded in 2025. Staggering scale: The heat gain equaled nearly […]
RUSSIA STRIKES UKRAINE WITH ORESHNIK MISSILE AFTER REJECTING TRUCE PLAN
Why in the News? Major escalation: Russia launched a hypersonic Oreshnik missile strike on Ukraine, killing civilians in Kyiv. Peace plan setback: Moscow rejected a Ukraine–Western allies proposal to deploy […]
NGT FLAGS ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS IN VARANASI TENT CITY
Why in the News? Green tribunal ruling: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) held that the Varanasi Tent City violated environmental norms. Ganga riverbed issue: The project was set up on […]
UIDAI LAUNCHES AADHAAR MASCOT ‘UDAI’
Why in the News? New initiative: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to improve public outreach and promote environmental awareness through digital governance, potentially facilitating […]
SOMNATH SWABHIMAN PARV TO BE CELEBRATED NATIONWIDE
Why in the News? Year-long celebration: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that Somnath Swabhiman Parv will be celebrated throughout the year across India, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage […]
GOVT TARGETS CHILD MARRIAGE-FREE INDIA BY 2030
Why in the News? National goal set: The government aims to make India child marriage-free by 2030 under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aligning with broader environmental and social […]
CASHLESS TREATMENT SCHEME FOR ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Why in the News? Nationwide rollout: Narendra Modi is expected to launch a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, emphasizing the need for both road safety and environmental protection. […]
UN REPORT PEGS INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH AT 7.4% IN 2025
Why in the News? UN projection: The United Nations has estimated India’s economic growth at 7.4% in calendar year 2025, considering environmental impact assessments in economic planning. Upward revision: The […]
UNION MINISTER LAUNCHES PANKHUDI PORTAL FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
Why in the News? New digital platform: Annpurna Devi launched the PANKHUDI portal in New Delhi. Ease of living focus: The portal aims to enhance coordination, transparency, and participation in […]
INDIA BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO COMMERCIALLY PRODUCE BIO-BITUMEN
Why in the News? Global first: India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a significant step in environmental clearances for infrastructure projects. Official […]