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Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …
Read MoreBrazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities Why in the News? Brazil, the incoming COP30 Presidency, has outlined a three-point agenda for climate talks at the upcoming Bonn meeting (SB62) and COP30 in November, focusing on multilateralism, people-centric climate action, and Paris Agreement implementation. About Brazil’s Three Priorities for COP30: Reinforce Multilateralism: Brazil stressed the …
Read MoreIndia Reports Growth in Green Cover Amid Concerns Why in the News ? At the UN Forum on Forests, India reported an increase in forest and tree cover to 25.17% of its geographical area. However, experts flagged methodological flaws, loss of unclassed forests, and rising forest degradation, questioning the credibility of the data. Key Highlights …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology , Space Technology Focus: BatEchoMon, India’s first automated bat monitoring system, was developed to aid bat researchers by identifying species, recording calls, and processing data in real-time. It simplifies the previously tedious manual work, enhancing bat ecology research across India, especially in urban and rural …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Channa nachi, a newly discovered snakehead fish species from Meghalaya, India, features a unique bicolor pattern and distinctive markings. Its discovery highlights the ecological importance of conserving freshwater habitats and enriching India’s aquatic biodiversity. Habitat and Discovery: Channa nachi, a newly identified species of snakehead fish, has been discovered in Meghalaya, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new study reveals that Fijian iguanas likely traveled nearly 8,000 km from the Americas to Fiji on floating vegetation, making it the longest-known ocean crossing by a non-human vertebrate, solving a long-standing evolutionary mystery. About the Evolutionary Mystery: Fiji and Tonga have native iguanas, despite all other species being …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Government of India is drafting the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics. It includes establishing the National Referral Centre for Wildlife (NRC-W) in Junagadh and integrating wildlife health monitoring under the One Health approach. About the of the Policy: The Government of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has been designated as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. This makes it the 9th Tiger Reserve in the state, reinforcing India’s commitment to wildlife conservation and ecological restoration. Madhav National Park Becomes a Tiger Reserve: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A new study published in Science reveals a 22% decline in US butterfly populations since 2000 due to insecticides, climate change, and habitat loss. Researchers warn of severe ecological consequences, urging conservation efforts to restore butterfly habitats. Key Findings: A study published in Science found a 22% decline in butterfly populations …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation recorded 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in 8 states. Released at the 7th National Board for Wildlife meeting, the report highlights Uttar Pradesh as having the highest population, emphasizing conservation efforts. Key Findings of the Report: The first-ever riverine dolphin estimation in India recorded 6,327 river …
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