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19Sep 2025

Urban Sanctuary for Endangered Cockatoos in Hong Kong: A Model for Environmental Governance

Urban Sanctuary for Endangered Cockatoos in Hong Kong: A Model for Environmental Governance Why in the News? The critically endangered yellow-crested cockatoos, native to Indonesia and East Timor, have found refuge in Hong Kong’s parks. Conservationists are installing artificial nest boxes to address habitat loss, ensuring the survival of nearly 10% of the global wild …

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19Sep 2025

SC Directs States on Anand Karaj Registration Rules: A Step Towards Indian Fiscal Federalism

SC Directs States on Anand Karaj Registration Rules: A Step Towards Indian Fiscal Federalism Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has directed states and union territories to notify rules for registering Anand Karaj (Sikh marriage ceremony) within four months, ensuring legal recognition, civic equality, and constitutional fidelity in recording marriages under this …

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19Sep 2025

Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Alert in India 2025

India Issues Alert on Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Why in the News? India has issued a health alert after cases of the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri doubled in Kerala compared to last year. The infection, though rare, has caused 19 deaths and 72 cases in 2025, prompting urgent preventive action and raising questions about public …

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19Sep 2025

Kerala Wildlife Protection Act Amendment 2025

Kerala Proposes Amendment to Wildlife Protection Act Why in the News? The Kerala government has introduced the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the state assembly. This move, which intersects with ongoing debates on fiscal federalism and environmental governance, seeks to give states more powers under Section 62 and Section 11 of the Wildlife …

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19Sep 2025

Empowering States for Climate Action Funding

Empowering States for Equitable Climate Action Financing Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? India’s upcoming 16th Finance Commission faces the challenge of aligning fiscal transfers with climate action needs. Experts argue that devolutions must incorporate climate criteria such as vulnerability, …

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18Sep 2025

PM Modi Launches Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan

PM Modi Launches Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah campaign from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. The event also saw the foundation stone of India’s largest PM Mitra Park and financial aid for women beneficiaries. These …

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18Sep 2025

Experts Push for Recognition of Type 5 Diabetes

Experts Push for Recognition of Type 5 Diabetes Why in the News ? Experts have urged the formal classification of “Type 5 Diabetes”, a condition prevalent among underweight young adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The proposal, called the Vellore Declaration, was endorsed at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress 2025 and published in …

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18Sep 2025

India Retains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Status Globally

India Retains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Status Globally Why in the News ? According to S&P Global Ratings, India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.5% in FY25, making it the fastest-growing major economy. Despite global challenges, India has demonstrated strong economic resilience through reforms, infrastructure expansion, and trade participation. This growth has implications for various sectors, …

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