News: Iceland, long free of mosquitoes, has now detected Culiseta annulata mosquitoes. About Iceland It is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Location: Iceland lies between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, east of Greenland and just south of the Arctic Circle, on the… Continue reading Iceland
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Kolam Tribe
News: In Telangana’s Adilabad district, the Green India Challenge launched a pilot bamboo plantation to help restore the livelihoods of Kolam tribal communities. About Kolam Tribe They are also called Kolamboli, Kulme, or Kolmi. Location: They mainly live in Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Type vulnerability: They are recognized as… Continue reading Kolam Tribe
Sevilla Forum on Debt
News: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. About Sevilla Forum on Debt It is a new global platform to address the escalating crisis of sovereign debt faced especially by developing countries. Launched on: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched on… Continue reading Sevilla Forum on Debt
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) week commenced on October 20, 2025. The meetings are being attended by representatives from more than 200 jurisdictions, along with various observers. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) About The FATF is the global watchdog for money laundering and terror financing. Establishment It was formed in 1989 during… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025. About Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025 Participants: Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) First Edition: 2012 Indian Naval Representation: INS Sahyadri – an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth… Continue reading Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
News: A new GRAIN report says free trade agreements are being used to impose strict IP rules on seeds, threatening farmers’ rights and biodiversity worldwide. About Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) It is an is an independent intergovernmental organization having legal personality that protects new plant varieties through breeders’ rights. Purpose:… Continue reading Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Operation Fire Trail
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under ongoing “Operation Fire Trail,” intercepted Chinese-origin firecrackers at Nhava Sheva and Tuticorin, seizing contraband worth over ₹9.8 crore and making arrests. About Operation Fire Trail It is an ongoing DRI nationwide anti-smuggling initiative to detect and stop illegal import of fireworks and firecrackers concealed or mis-declared in cargo.… Continue reading Operation Fire Trail
Zombie Deer Disease
News: Health officials in Florida have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” About Zombie Deer Disease It is a fatal neurological illness of cervids caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage the brain and nervous system. Other name: It is also known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Cause: It… Continue reading Zombie Deer Disease
Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
News: An international bird-watching programme was organised at Rakchham in the Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary by local administration and partners, with delegates from 15 countries. About Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh , situated between Sangla Valley and Chhitkul. It is a part of western Himalaya range. It lies in a… Continue reading Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
News: Recently, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali. About Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 Released by: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Aim: To provide reliable data on forest area, condition, management, and use to guide global forest policy, sustainable… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
