Global Carbon Budget 2025

News: Recently, The Global Carbon Budget 2025 was released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP). About Global Carbon Budget 2025 The Global Carbon Budget 2025, released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) provides the world’s most comprehensive annual assessment of carbon sources, sinks, and emission trends. Global fossil CO₂ emissions are projected to increase modestly in… Continue reading Global Carbon Budget 2025

Saranda Forest

News: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Government of Jharkhand to notify 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Game Sanctuary as Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saranda Forest Saranda Forest is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.  The name “Saranda” comes from a local expression meaning “The Land of Seven Hundred Hills,” reflecting its hilly… Continue reading Saranda Forest

New Royalty Rates of Critical Minerals

News– The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of royalty rates for four critical minerals- caesium, graphite, rubidium, and zirconium—to encourage domestic production. About Royalty Rate A royalty rate is a fee imposed by the government on mining companies for extracting minerals from the earth. It ensures that the state receives an equitable return for… Continue reading New Royalty Rates of Critical Minerals

Mudh-Nyoma Airbase

News– The Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh. About Mudh-Nyoma Airbase Location & Altitude: Situated in Nyoma, Leh district of Ladakh at an altitude of 13,700 feet (4,200 m), making it India’s highest fighter-capable airfield and the fifth highest in the world. Strategic Proximity: Located 23 km from the Line… Continue reading Mudh-Nyoma Airbase

Escapade Mission

News– Recently, Blue Origin has successfully launched Nasa’s highly anticipated Escapade mission to Mars. About Escapade Mission The ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission is NASA’s first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to Mars. It involves twin orbiters, Blue and Gold, designed to take simultaneous observations from different locations around Mars. The… Continue reading Escapade Mission

Pratyush Sinha Committee

News: The Pratyush Sinha Committee is in the news after SEBI asked it to review conflict-of-interest and disclosure rules following allegations against its former chief. About Pratyush Sinha Committee The Pratyush Sinha Committee is a High-Level Committee that was set up to review conflicts of interest and the disclosure framework for board members. Formed by:… Continue reading Pratyush Sinha Committee

Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM)

News: India’s first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope was announced under the National Quantum Mission at (Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave) ESTIC 2025. About Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM) A Quantum Diamond Microscope is a quantum imaging system that uses nitrogen-vacancy centres in a thin diamond layer to optically map dynamic, three-dimensional magnetic fields at the… Continue reading Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM)

“Operation Bullion Blaze”

News: In a major crackdown, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a gold smuggling and melting network in Mumbai under “Operation Bullion Blaze.” About “Operation Bullion Blaze” It is a major enforcement action conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai in November 2025. Aim: It targeted a well-organized gold smuggling and… Continue reading “Operation Bullion Blaze”

‘DRISHTI’ System

News: Indian Railways is planning to install the AI-based ‘DRISHTI’ system to improve freight train safety. About ‘DRISHTI’ System It is an AI-Based Surveillance System for Wagon Door Lock Monitoring in real time. Developed by: it is jointly developed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT Guwahati – Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF).… Continue reading ‘DRISHTI’ System

ARISE Program

News: The Climate Investment Funds has raised $100 million in funding from Germany and Spain for ARISE program designed to help poor countries withstand the fallout from climate change. About ARISE Program Full Form: ARISE – Accelerating Resilience Investments and innovations for Sustainable Economies It is a new program designed to help poor countries withstand… Continue reading ARISE Program

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