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05Jun 2025

Two Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition

Two Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition Why in the News ? Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan, have been added to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance, bringing India’s total to 91 sites. This reflects India’s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection, aligning with broader ecosystem protection goals …

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28May 2025

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation

How India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …

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28May 2025

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves

SC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …

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28May 2025

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration

Centre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …

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28May 2025

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent

Sikkim Seeks Ban on Mt Khangchendzonga Ascent Why in the News ? Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the recent ascent of Mt Khangchendzonga from the Nepal side by a mountaineering team. He urged the Centre to diplomatically ensure the sacred peak is respected and not …

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19May 2025

India’s First Vistadome Jungle Safari Train Launched

India’s First Vistadome Jungle Safari Train Launched Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has launched India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train, connecting Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary with the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, aiming to boost eco-tourism, promote biodiversity awareness, and generate local employment through a unique forest rail experience. Key Highlights of the Vistadome Jungle …

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