News: Farmers, policymakers warn Centre against proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the ‘Plant Treaty’). About International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is an international agreement between member countries to conserve, use and manage plant genetic resources for food and agriculture around… Continue reading International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty)
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Phone Tapping in India
News: The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of an accused who challenged a trial court’s order accepting evidence gathered by the CBI through phone-tapping. Phone Tapping in India Phone tapping: Also known as cell phone monitoring or tracing, it is the practice of employing various applications to follow a user’s phone calls and other… Continue reading Phone Tapping in India
Seine River
News: Paris reopens the River Seine for public swimming after century-long ban. About Seine River It is a 777 km-long river in northern France. Drainage basin: Its drainage basin is in the Paris Basin covering most of northern France. Origin: It originates at Source-Seine, 30 km northwest of Dijon in northeastern France in the Langres… Continue reading Seine River
Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
News: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved the operational license for Units 3 and 4 of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. About Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) The Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) forms the foundation of the first stage of India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. It operates using natural… Continue reading Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
News: Coal and Mines Minister released the Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad. India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents The Aluminium Vision Document The document lays the foundation for a globally competitive and environmentally responsible aluminium industry. Key goals outlined in the Vision Document: Scale… Continue reading India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
17th BRICS Summit, 2025
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated today in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025. About 17th BRICS Summit, 2025 Host (President): Brazil Theme: ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’ Focus of 2025 Summit: The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities:… Continue reading 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
RECLAIM Framework
News: The Ministry of Coal has launched R E C L A I M – A Community Engagement and Development Framework tomorrow for Mine Closure and Repurposing. About RECLAIM Framework It is a national framework to guide inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven processes for mine closure and post-closure repurposing. Developed by: Coal Controller Organisation, under the… Continue reading RECLAIM Framework
Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
News: The Chhattisgarh forest department has withdrawn its directive barring other government departments, NGOs, and private entities from undertaking any work related to Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). About Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) These are legal rights granted to forest-dwelling communities, empowering them to protect, regenerate, conserve, and manage forest resources within their traditional… Continue reading Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
News: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is complete and will be officially inaugurated soon. About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) It is a gravity dam built on the Blue Nile River in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. The Blue Nile… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
News: The PM announces that sixth generation Indian-origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will receive Overseas Citizens of India card soon. Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago It is an island country of the southeastern West Indies, forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Location: It lies close to the continent of South… Continue reading Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
