News: The Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay have been added to Ramsar List, taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 96. About Siliserh Lake Siliserh Lake is a human-made lake and wetland that has now been recognised as India’s 96th Ramsar site. Location: It is located in Alwar district in the state of Rajasthan. It lies… Continue reading Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
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UN Champions of the Earth award
News-Tamil Nadu IAS officer Supriya Sahu has received the UN Champions of the Earth Award for her leadership in tackling plastic pollution and promoting wildlife conservation in India. About UN Champions of the Earth award It is the United Nations’ highest environmental honour. It was established in 2005 and awarded annually by the United Nations… Continue reading UN Champions of the Earth award
Convention against Discrimination in Education
News– UNESCO released a report titled Right to Education: Past, Present and Future, which reviews the progress and impact of the 1960 UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education. About Convention against Discrimination in Education It was adopted in 1960 under the aegis of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is the first… Continue reading Convention against Discrimination in Education
India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel
News– India has inaugurated its first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell–based passenger vessel in Varanasi, signifying an important milestone in the country’s push towards green maritime transportation. About India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel The vessel has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited and is owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).… Continue reading India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel
GlowCas9
News: Indian scientists have created a glowing CRISPR protein that can be observed in action within living cells. It is a groundbreaking development that could greatly enhance cancer treatment and other gene-based therapies. About GlowCas9 GlowCas9 is a new CRISPR protein created by scientists at the Bose Institute in Kolkata. It is engineered to produce… Continue reading GlowCas9
National Hub for Quantum Communication
News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM), launched the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, which will serve as India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication. About the National Hub for Quantum Communication The National Hub for Quantum Communication was established under the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation. The Foundation is located at the IIT Madras… Continue reading National Hub for Quantum Communication
Project Suncatcher
News: Google announced Project Suncatcher, which aims to launch AI chips into space via solar-powered satellites. About Project Suncatcher Project SunCatcher is Google’s initiative to move AI computation from Earth into orbit using satellite-based compute clusters. Aim: The project aims to address the rising energy demands of AI systems by leveraging the Sun’s abundant and… Continue reading Project Suncatcher
Miyako Strait
News: Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the Miyako Strait, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. About Miyako Strait Location: The Miyako Strait is a 250 km‑wide maritime passage of international waters and airspace between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago. It… Continue reading Miyako Strait
Pass-Through Tax Status
News: Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) have urged the government to extend pass-through tax status to alternative investment funds (AIFs) investing in security receipts (SRs). About Pass-Through Tax Status Pass-through status is a tax rule where the business or fund itself does not pay corporation tax on its income. Normally, the same income can be taxed… Continue reading Pass-Through Tax Status
Global Environment Outlook (GEO)
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the seventh edition of its flagship Global Environment Outlook (GEO). About Global Environment Outlook (GEO) The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) evaluates the state of the global environment and identifies emerging risks and sustainability pathways. Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) GEO synthesizes multidisciplinary scientific research from… Continue reading Global Environment Outlook (GEO)
