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West Bengal Clears Land For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Project Why in the News ? The West Bengal Cabinet has approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for completing the India–Bangladesh border fencing project. The decision removes a major bottleneck in strengthening border security, surveillance, and cross-border crime prevention. West Bengal’s Decision …
Read MoreTHE $2 TRILLION ILLUSION OF CLIMATE FINANCE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Climate Financing Why in the News? The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) reported that global climate finance exceeded $2 trillion in 2024 for the first time. However, concerns have emerged that this headline figure masks the actual financial transfers from developed …
Read MoreMichigan Reports First U.S. Deaths From Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Why in News The U.S. State of Michigan has reported the country’s first fatalities linked to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Health authorities are investigating contaminated food sources as cases continue to rise across multiple states, highlighting concerns over food-borne diseases and public health surveillance. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Key …
Read MoreLok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Strength Amendment Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The legislation aims to reduce judicial pendency and improve the efficiency of the apex court. …
Read MoreOdisha Seeks UNESCO Recognition For Puri Rath Yatra Tradition Why in the News ? The Odisha Government has requested the Union Ministry of Culture to support the nomination of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its global cultural and spiritual significance. Odisha’s …
Read MoreRajya Sabha Passes Landmark MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 Why in the News ? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a national digital registration platform and mandatory TReDS-based invoice settlement for CPSEs to strengthen MSME liquidity and improve ease of doing business, attracting investment decisions …
Read MoreGlaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Wetland Site Officially Why in the News ? Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the State’s first wetland of international importance. The recognition strengthens wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in the Eastern Himalayas, aligning with sustainable business …
Read MoreCRITICAL MINERALS, THE FOUNDATION OF STRATEGIC POWER Why in the News? Critical minerals have emerged as a strategic priority, shifting from a resource management issue to the core of industrial policy, economic security, and national defence, attracting significant attention from institutional investors and fund managers. Growing demand for clean energy and digital technologies has made …
Read MoreWashington Declares Emergency as Massive Wildfires Spread Rapidly Statewide Why in the News ? The U.S. State of Washington has declared a statewide emergency as rapidly spreading wildfires, fuelled by extreme weather conditions, forced mass evacuations. Authorities also issued the State’s first Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning, highlighting escalating climate-related disaster risks. Washington …
Read MoreIndia Publishes Landmark Catalogue of Butterflies and Moths Diversity Why in the News ? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has published the first comprehensive Catalogue of Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) of India, documenting 13,703 species. The landmark work strengthens biodiversity conservation, taxonomy, and ecological research while highlighting India’s status as a megadiverse country. Key …
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