News: Recently, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched the Integrity Matters Checklist to align corporate climate disclosures with UN net-zero standards. About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool It is a practical tool that helps organizations report on climate targets, transition plans, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction… Continue reading Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
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Ricin
News: On 7 November, Gujarat ATS allegedly seized 4 kg castor-bean mash from Hyderabad doctor planning ricin extraction and surveying markets in Delhi and Ahmedabad as potential attack sites. About Ricin Ricin is the byproduct that remains after oil has been extracted from castor seeds. It is a toxic glycoprotein that shuts down protein synthesis… Continue reading Ricin
Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
News: Recently, the Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025,” About Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025 The Rules aims to promote sustainable harnessing of deep-sea fisheries resources, empower small fishers’ cooperatives, and ensure ecological conservation. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
‘CoopKumbh’ 2025
News: Union Minister of Cooperation will inaugurate Cooperative Kumbh 2025, a two-day international cooperative conference, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About ‘CoopKumbh’ 2025 Cooperative Kumbh 2025 is an international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and policy advancement. Aim: It aims to strengthen the cooperative framework for financial inclusion and… Continue reading ‘CoopKumbh’ 2025
Rhesus Macaque
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), has recommended reinstating Rhesus macaque under Wildlife Act Schedule II to restore protection, enforcement, and scientific management. About Rhesus Macaque The Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is an ‘Old World’ monkey in the Macaca genus , native to South Asia. Distribution: It is native to… Continue reading Rhesus Macaque
Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
News: India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) for conserving tropical forests. About Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) The TFFF is a mechanism that incentivizes conserving and expanding tropical forests by making predictable annual payments for maintaining standing forests. Aim: The Facility aims to remunerate countries for keeping forests intact,… Continue reading Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
Siang Valley
News: Recent surveys in Simong village, found six butterfly species new to India. About Siang Valley Location: It is located in the Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. River: The Siang River (Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) flows into Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. Importance tribes: Tribe include Adi (Litin), Nyishi, Memba, Khamba, and… Continue reading Siang Valley
BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
News: The first BIMReN biennial conference was held in Kochi from 4–6 November 2025. About BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) It is a platform for facilitating collaboration among the researchers in the Bay of Bengal Region, for sustainable development of blue economy by networking the researchers in the BIMSTEC Member Countries. Announcement: It was announced… Continue reading BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
Alprazolam
News: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently busted a an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Valsad, Gujarat, under “Operation White Cauldron.” About Alprazolam Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance regulated under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Drug Class: It belongs to the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Uses: It is primarily… Continue reading Alprazolam
Project Suncatcher
News: Google unveiled Project Suncatcher to explore space-based AI compute using solar-powered satellites. About Project Suncatcher It is a research initiative exploring how constellations of solar-powered satellites could host data centres in space. Initiative of: it is an initiative of Google. Aim: To examine whether future AI computing can be powered by solar energy harnessed… Continue reading Project Suncatcher
