News: The U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) has agreed to assess funding for a new ammunition assembly and production line in the Philippines. About Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) It is a multilateral initiative aimed at strengthening supply chains and industrial resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. Lunched in: It was launched in… Continue reading Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)
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GlobE Network
News: India hosted the 12th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in New Delhi. About GlobE Network Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is a global platform of specialised anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. Established in: It was established in 2021 under the… Continue reading GlobE Network
Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035)
News: The Union Cabinet, has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 period. About India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035) India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 is a set of updated climate commitments to strengthen action under global climate framework. Aim: The aim of India’s NDC for 2031–2035 is to build a prosperous and climate-resilient Bharat… Continue reading India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035)
Helium and Helium Crisis
News: The disruption in global helium supply due to the Middle East war and restrictions in the Gulf of Hormuz has raised concerns in India’s healthcare sector. About Helium and Helium Crisis Helium is a non-renewable inert gas. Discovered by: It was discovered in 1868 by Jules Janssen and Norman Lockyer. Naming: It was named… Continue reading Helium and Helium Crisis
Difference between LPG and LNG
News: The disruption of vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict has affected India’s energy supplies, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Difference Between LPG and LNG Properties Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Composition It mainly contains Propane (C₃H₈) and Butane (C₄H₁₀), with… Continue reading Difference between LPG and LNG
Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
News: The Supreme Court held that a person converting to Christianity cannot claim Scheduled Caste protections, upholding the Andhra Pradesh High Court order. About Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 It defines Scheduled Castes (SCs) and restricts their status based on specific religions under Article 341. Constitutional basis: It was issued by the President to provide… Continue reading Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
Nalgonda Technique
News: The Government of India has commissioned a study to reassess fluoride removal technologies as existing standards based on the Nalgonda technique lag behind advancements. About Nalgonda Technique The Nalgonda technique is a simple and cost-effective method used for removing excess fluoride from drinking water. Developed by: It was developed by the National Environmental Engineering… Continue reading Nalgonda Technique
Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
News: A new international study found that beavers reshape river systems and help store carbon, reducing its release into the atmosphere. About Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers Beavers are semiaquatic rodents known for building dams that transform landscapes and create wetlands. Habitat: They live in freshwater ecosystems such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and marshes,… Continue reading Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
News: The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. About Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica ) They are large shorebird belongs to sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Limosa haemastica. Habitat: They breed in wetland habitats such as sedge meadows and… Continue reading Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
