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Kosmos 482 Mission

Why in the News? A 500-kg piece of a Soviet spacecraft, part of the Kosmos 482 mission launched in 1972, is expected to crash back to Earth. About Kosmos 482 Mission: Kosmos 482 was a Soviet space probe launched on March 31, 1972 as part of the Venera Program, aimed at exploring Venus. It was… Continue reading Kosmos 482 Mission

[pib] Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)

Why in the News? The Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—conducted a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in Honolulu, Hawaii to simulate the launch of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN). About IPLN (Indo-Pacific Logistics Network) The IPLN is a Quad-led initiative focused on coordinating shared logistics for civilian disaster response across the Indo-Pacific region. It… Continue reading [pib] Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)

Centre releases Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy Framework

Why in the News? To channel investments into clean-energy projects and climate-resilient infrastructure, the Finance Ministry has released a draft document titled ‘Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy’. What is a Climate Finance Taxonomy? A CFT is a classification system that defines which economic activities qualify as climate-friendly or sustainable investments. It helps investors, financial… Continue reading Centre releases Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy Framework

[8th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s complex web of terror networks

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2023] Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the ‘No Money for Terror (NMFT)’ Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022. Linkage: Pakistan’s terror infrastructure, including… Continue reading [8th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s complex web of terror networks

Palaeofires from Permian and Late Silurian in the Godavari Basin

Why in the News? Recent research has uncovered evidence of ancient wildfires (palaeofires) in the Godavari Basin, shedding light on Earth’s geological and climatic history from over 250 million years ago. What are Palaeofires? Palaeofires refer to ancient wildfires that occurred in the Earth’s past, influencing the vegetation, climate, and even the formation of coal.… Continue reading Palaeofires from Permian and Late Silurian in the Godavari Basin

India up three spots to 130 in HDI

Why in the News? India ranks 130th out of 193 countries in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR), marking continued progress in human development according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). About Human Development Index (HDI): HDR has been published by UNDP since 1990, exploring various human development themes. HDI is a composite index… Continue reading India up three spots to 130 in HDI

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

Why in the News? The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has reported major structural and operational defects in Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), citing “irreparable damage” to three key barrages, including Medigadda. About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) KLIP, located on the Godavari River in Telangana, is the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project,… Continue reading Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

India to showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference

Why in the News? India’s SVAMITVA Scheme will be showcased at the World Bank Land Conference, highlighting its role in land governance reform, climate action, and rural empowerment. About SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas): Launched on 24th April 2020 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the SVAMITVA Scheme… Continue reading India to showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference

Microplastics disrupting the Ocean’s Carbon Cycle

Why in the News? A study published in Nature reveals that microplastics have deeply infiltrated the ocean, affecting the planet’s biogeochemical and carbon cycles. Key Findings of the Study: Microplastics (1–100 micrometres) dominate the ocean’s water column, especially below surface layers, unlike larger plastic fragments (100–5,000 micrometres) which remain near the surface. Subsurface microplastics were… Continue reading Microplastics disrupting the Ocean’s Carbon Cycle

Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025

Why in the News? The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released new rules to regulate access to biological resources and ensure fair and equitable benefit sharing, as approved by the Central Government. About New Biodiversity Regulation, 2025: It governs how benefits from the use of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge or digital sequence information… Continue reading Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025

‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’ GM Rice

Why in the News? India’s Agriculture Minister has introduced ‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’, the country’s first genome-edited rice varieties, developed by ICAR. These are also the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties. About ‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’: Kamala (DRR Dhan 100): Developed by ICAR-IIRR Hyderabad, derived from Samba Mahsuri; shows higher yield,… Continue reading ‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’ GM Rice

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