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BELÉM AS A TEST OF A NEW MODEL OF FOREST FINANCE Why in the News? The climate summit held in Belém in November 2025 renewed global attention on the challenge of protecting tropical forests. The summit highlighted the need for a shift in power and governance over tropical forests, emphasizing greater involvement of local and …
Read MoreVeena Maestro Jayanthi Kumaresh To Receive Sangita Kalanidhi Why in the News ? Renowned Saraswati veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh will receive the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award at the 100th Annual Conference and Concerts of The Music Academy, Chennai, recognising her significant contribution to Carnatic music and the revival of the veena tradition. Prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi …
Read MoreTrisulphide Metathesis Reaction Opens New Chemical Possibilities Why in the News ? Scientists from Flinders University, Australia, have discovered a new trisulphide metathesis reaction that allows sulphur–sulphur bonds to break and reform spontaneously at room temperature, offering promising applications in drug modification, recyclable plastics, and advanced chemical manufacturing. Discovery of the Trisulphide Metathesis Reaction: Researchers …
Read MoreRajasthan Property Transfer Bill Raises Constitutional Concerns Why in the News ? The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2024 to regulate property transactions in sensitive localities. The law has triggered debate regarding constitutional validity, administrative discretion, and possible communal segregation. Key Provisions of the …
Read MoreSri Lanka Reintroduces QR System To Ration Fuel Why in the News ? Sri Lanka has reintroduced a QR code-based fuel rationing system to regulate fuel distribution amid global supply uncertainties linked to West Asia tensions. The move aims to ensure prudent management of fuel stocks and prevent shortages. QR Code-Based Fuel Distribution System: The …
Read MoreThorium Energy and SHANTI Act Boost Nuclear Future Why in the News ? The SHANTI Act, 2025 aims to expand India’s nuclear energy sector and accelerate the use of thorium-based reactors, which could strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported uranium, supporting the government’s goal of achieving 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047. SHANTI …
Read MorePink Froth In Yamuna Signals Rising Chemical Pollution Why in the News ? A section of the Yamuna River near the Okhla barrage in Delhi has recently been covered with pink-coloured froth, raising concerns among environmental experts about untreated industrial effluents and sewage pollution entering the river. Emergence of Pink Froth in the Yamuna: The …
Read MoreClimate Resilience Through Water Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, the COP30 climate conference in Belém introduced global adaptation indicators that place water, sanitation and hygiene systems at the centre of climate resilience and accountability for countries including India. Introduction Climate change is increasingly affecting societies through water-related disasters such as floods, …
Read MoreFertiliser Sector Reforms Needed for India’s Food Security Syllabus: GS-3: Agricultural Resources, Mobilization of Resources, Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News ? The ongoing West Asia conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. has disrupted global energy and fertiliser supply chains, raising concerns over India’s heavy import dependence. …
Read MoreSupreme Court to Define Personal Data Under DPDP Why in News ? The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine what constitutes “personal data” and “public data” under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 after concerns that the law may restrict the Right to Information (RTI) and limit journalistic access to public-interest information, …
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