News: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA)’ restructured as DISHA 2.0 for a period of five years. About Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0 ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access… Continue reading Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0
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White-bellied Heron
News: The Forest Advisory Committee has given in-principle approval for a hydropower project in an area of Arunachal Pradesh that serves as a habitat for the White-bellied Heron. About White-bellied Heron Aspects Description About The white-bellied heron is a large heron species. It is the second-largest heron. It is also known as the imperial heron… Continue reading White-bellied Heron
Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
News: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1.5 billion in financing to support India’s structural reforms to boost private sector-led job creation and economic growth under the Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation. About Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation Development Policy Financing (DPF) is a World Bank… Continue reading Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
Drunix Platform
News: NPCI launched Drunix Platform to help organisations build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. About Drunix Drunix is an open-source blockchain platform to help companies build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. Launched by: It has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Aim:… Continue reading Drunix Platform
Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON)
News: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IITM and ARIES to promote collaborative research on climate change using long-term observations of climate variables under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON). About Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) Nodal ministry: It is a national observational initiative under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Implemented by: It is conceptualized… Continue reading Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON)
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
News: In recent years, community-driven conservation efforts along India’s west coast have helped reduce bycatch-related deaths of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), although several other threats continue to endanger the species. About Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Aspects Details About The Whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding shark. They are the largest shark and the largest fish… Continue reading Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
News: The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a long-standing petition by Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) and held it liable for extensive environmental damage to the Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary. About Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary Location: The Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary is located on the southern shoreline of the Gulf of Kutch, along… Continue reading Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
Exercise KHAAN QUEST
News: Indian Army contingent leaves for multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia. About Exercise KHAAN QUEST It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise scheduled to be conducted from 20 June to 03 July 2026. Location: It will be held at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. First edition: The exercise first started as a bilateral event… Continue reading Exercise KHAAN QUEST
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was recently observed to raise awareness and promote action against desertification, land degradation and drought About World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Objective:… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
REWARD Program
News: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), knowledge partner to the Department of Land Resources, organised the second national consultation on draft watershed management guidelines under the World Bank-supported REWARD Programme. About the REWARD Program Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) program is a Watershed development program. Nodal Ministry: The nodal ministry… Continue reading REWARD Program
