News: Recently UN DESA released the new World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report using the Degree of Urbanization methodology. About World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report It gives population estimates and projections using the Degree of Urbanization. Prepared by: It is prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN… Continue reading World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report
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Himalayan Black Bear
News: Recently, the Uttarakhand government ordered shoot-at-sight action against Himalayan black bears in Pauri district after a surge in attacks. About Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) The Himalayan black bear is a forest-dwelling bear species of the Himalayan region. Habitat: It lives in broadleaf and coniferous forests between altitudes of 1,200 and 3,300 metres.… Continue reading Himalayan Black Bear
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
News: Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2024) for Peace, at a ceremony held on November 20, 2025. About Indira Gandhi Peace Prize It is an annual award given to individuals or organisations that promote global peace, disarmament and development. It is also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Talaq-e-Hasan
News: Talaq-e-Hasan is in news as the Supreme Court hears petitions challenging its validity and questions this practice in modern society. About Talaq-e-Hasan Talaq-e-Hasan is a traditional, extrajudicial, revocable Islamic divorce that only men can use under recognised Muslim personal law. It is one of the two subtypes of Talaq-ul-Sunnat and the other subtype is called… Continue reading Talaq-e-Hasan
Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing
News: Scientists and conservationists launched an international project on cooperation between wild dolphins and fishers in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala. About Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing Dolphin-assisted cast net fishing is a unique, cooperative fishing technique where wild dolphins and human fishermen work together to increase fish catch efficiency. Mechanism used The Humpback dolphins rush and zigzag… Continue reading Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing
Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
News: Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) is in the news after its first General Body meeting reviewed the merged 5 MoES institutes. About Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) The ESSC is an umbrella body unifying five institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for streamlined earth sciences governance. Aim: It aims to improve coordination,… Continue reading Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced revised PMFBY cover for wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026. About Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The revised framework expands crop insurance to cover localised damage from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation. The modalities follow PMFBY Operational… Continue reading Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI unveiled the new National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 during the 75th NSS anniversary and World Statistics Day in Udaipur. About New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 The National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 is a six-digit system for classifying all economic activities in India, replacing NIC 2008 five-digit system. Launched by: Ministry of Statistics… Continue reading New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
e-Jagriti Platform
News: e-Jagriti portal is in the news as an AI-enabled consumer grievance platform registering over 2.75 lakh users and enabling global access. About e-Jagriti Platform Full form: e- Justice And Grievance Redressal through Information Technology and Innovation It is a unified, AI-enabled digital grievance redressal platform that integrates all consumer dispute resolution systems into one… Continue reading e-Jagriti Platform
Sentinel-6B Satellite
News: Recently, Sentinel-6B, an ocean-tracking Copernicus satellite, was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. About Sentinel-6B Satellite It is an ocean-tracking satellite with six science instruments launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Joint mission: It is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency… Continue reading Sentinel-6B Satellite
