News: India inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairmanship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade. About Kimberley Process The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society. Objective: To prevent the… Continue reading Kimberley Process and India’s Role
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Ulsoor Lake
News: As Ulsoor Lake has been drained and the desilting process has been taken up after more than three decades, lake conservation activists have taken objection to the lakebed being desilted by only 0.6 m, arguing that it is insufficient. About Ulsoor Lake Location: Ulsoor Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, located… Continue reading Ulsoor Lake
Key Facts about Suriname
News: Indian External Affairs Minister reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname relations during the 9th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in the capital city of Paramaribo. Key Facts about Suriname Location: Suriname is a country in northern South America located slightly north of the equator on the Guiana Shield. It is also considered as part… Continue reading Key Facts about Suriname
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026, in New Delhi. About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1st–2nd June 2026 in New Delhi. Focus: The… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy
News: India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched a ₹169 crore initiative to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and promote a circular economy, marking a significant step in their growing partnership on clean and green technologies. About India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy The Initiative has been launched… Continue reading India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy
Operation ‘Clawing Back’
News: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department conducted raids in Rohru and arrested six persons for illegal trade of wildlife body parts. About Operation ‘Clawing Back’ Operation ‘Clawing Back’ is a special operation launched to bust organised trade of wildlife body parts. Launched by: The operation was launched by the Himachal Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department. Objective:… Continue reading Operation ‘Clawing Back’
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
News: As per a new study, the complete collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could lead to the release of large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, turning it from a carbon sink into a source. About Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) The AMOC is a system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic… Continue reading Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed to Namangam, Uzbekistan for the 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. About Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026 It is an annual joint military exercise conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. 2026 edition: The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangam, Uzbekistan from… Continue reading Exercise DUSTLIK – VII 2026
‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
News: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir called on Vice President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme. About ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme is an exposure and cultural integration programme for youth from Jammu & Kashmir. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government of Jammu and… Continue reading ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
Operation Dhahabu Blitz
News: DRI Mumbai busts gold smuggling syndicate in Op Dhahabu Blitz; seizing approx. 30 kg gold worth ₹38 crore. About Operation Dhahabu Blitz It is an enforcement operation carried out to crack down on gold smuggling networks into India. Naming: Gold is called ‘Dhahabu’ in Swahili language. Organized by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Aim:… Continue reading Operation Dhahabu Blitz
