News: The Supreme Court directed Jharkhand to notify Saranda as a wildlife sanctuary; area fixation and exclusions are under judicial review. About Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a proposed wildlife sanctuary within the Saranda Forest Division located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Naming: The Saranda, literally means “700 hills” in local language. Area covered: The… Continue reading Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
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Climate Inequality Report 2025
News: Recently, World Inequality Lab has released the Climate Inequality Report 2025. About Climate Inequality Report 2025 The report reveals how wealth drives the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it. Published by: It is published by the World Inequality Lab. Key highlights of Report 2025 Wealthy individuals fuel the climate crisis… Continue reading Climate Inequality Report 2025
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
News: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) announced reforms to bring transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity to the rehabilitation ecosystem across the country. About Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) RCI is the statutory body that regulates and standardizes rehabilitation and special education given to persons with disabilities. Origin: It was set up as a registered society in… Continue reading Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
AmazonFACE Programme
News: The AmazonFACE project, situated near the city of Manaus, seeks to explore how climate change will influence the Amazon rainforest, its rich biodiversity, and the ecosystem services it provides to humankind. About AmazonFACE Programme Led by: National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA) in collaboration with several international partners. Location: The programme is a large-scale… Continue reading AmazonFACE Programme
SJ-100
News: In Moscow, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation signed an MoU to produce SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India. About SJ-100 The SJ-100 is a new-generation, jet-powered, civil commuter aircraft of Russian origin. Known as: Earlier it was called the Sukhoi Superjet 100. Designed by: It was originally designed by Sukhoi… Continue reading SJ-100
Loktak Lake
News: A study has highlighted environmental concerns regarding Manipur’s Loktak Lake, noting that alterations in land use are degrading the water quality of the rivers that flow into the lake. About Loktak Lake Location: It is located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. It is India’s only floating lake and Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake.… Continue reading Loktak Lake
ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025
News: The 12th ADMM-Plus will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will represent India at the meeting. About ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025 Held at: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia It is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within ASEAN. The first ADMM-Plus was… Continue reading ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025
Indi and Puliyankudi Limes
News: Recently, APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of India’s GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the United Kingdom. About Indi and Puliyankudi Limes About Indi Lime Indi Lime is a variety of Kagzi lime. Geographical location: It is cultivated in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka. Characteristics It is known for its superior quality,… Continue reading Indi and Puliyankudi Limes
‘Panda Diplomacy’
News: China’s golden snub-nosed monkey debuted at European zoos on 10-year loans, signalling a potential successor to “panda diplomacy.’ About ‘Panda Diplomacy’ China’s use of giant pandas as a diplomatic tool, gifting or loaning them to other countries to foster goodwill and enhance its global image. Historical roots: The practice dates back to the Tang… Continue reading ‘Panda Diplomacy’
UAE Consensus
News: IRENA has recently published a report which evaluates global progress on the UAE Consensus goals to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. About UAE Consensus The UAE Consensus is the negotiated outcome of the 28th COP (2023) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It includes the First… Continue reading UAE Consensus
