News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
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Great Green Wall Initiative
News: The initiative is in the news due to funding–implementation gaps, slow disbursements since 2021 pledges, and a renewed push through the Great Green Wall Accelerator. About Great Green Wall Initiative It is a landmark project aimed at combating desertification, restoring degraded lands, and improving livelihoods across the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa. Launched… Continue reading Great Green Wall Initiative
PM-KUSUM
News: India will scale up PM-KUSUM and showcase it across developing nations through the International Solar Alliance to expand irrigation access, energy security, and clean power. About PM-KUSUM Full form: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan It is a government scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable… Continue reading PM-KUSUM
Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
News: In October 2025, Russia’s State Duma voted to withdraw from the PMDA, ending the long-suspended U.S.–Russia pact on disposing weapons-grade plutonium. About Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) It is a bilateral arms control accord between the United States and Russia, , to eliminate significant amounts of surplus weapons-grade plutonium from their military stockpiles.… Continue reading Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment released the draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation. About Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025 The draft presents a renewed vision for a fair, inclusive, and future-ready world of work aligned with the national aspiration… Continue reading Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025
Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs)
News: During the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the National e-Governance Division and National E-Governance Services Limited signed a MoU to link Entity Locker with the Digital Document Execution platform for electronic bank guarantees (e-BGs). About Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) Paper BG: The Paper BG in India are issued as paper documents by banks, on request… Continue reading Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs)
Moscow Format
News: India has recently participated in the 7th Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow along with Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian countries. About Moscow Format It is a regional platform where neighbouring and major regional countries coordinate practical approaches to the Afghan peace settlement. Aim: It aims to coordinate regional approaches for an Afghan settlement,… Continue reading Moscow Format
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
News: On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court decided to examine a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax under the Finance Act, 2004. About Securities Transaction Tax (STT) It is a direct tax on every purchase and sale of securities listed on recognised stock exchanges in India. Introduced in: It was… Continue reading Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Supermoon
News: An incredible supermoon was visible on October 7 and will appear again twice in November and December across India. About Supermoon A “supermoon” occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a point known as perigee. Term coined by: The term “supermoon” was popularised by astrologer Richard Nolle… Continue reading Supermoon
Schedule M Norms
News: 18 States use the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS), but none has fully met the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) requirements under the revised Schedule M norms. About Schedule M Norms Schedule M prescribes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure medicines are safe, effective, and of consistent quality. Legality: It is a key… Continue reading Schedule M Norms
