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RAJAJI UTSAV TO BE CELEBRATED AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN Why in the News? Commemorative Event: Rajaji Utsav is being celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking tribute to C. Rajagopalachari. Statue Unveiling: Government announced installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens. SIGNIFICANCE OF RAJAJI AND SYMBOLIC REPOSITIONING Historic Role: C. Rajagopalachari was the first and …
Read MoreKhangchendzonga National Park Earns IUCN ‘Good’ Rating, Showcasing Sustainable Forest Management Why in the News ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “Good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage Sites. It is the only Indian site to receive a positive status, unlike the Western …
Read MoreSohra Tourism Circuit Launched Under PM-DevINE Scheme Why in the News? Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, inaugurated the Sohra Tourism Circuit Project worth ₹200 crore under the PM-DevINE Scheme to promote sustainable, community-driven tourism and boost livelihoods in Meghalaya’s Sohra region. This initiative aims to balance tourism …
Read MoreSierra Leone’s Tiwai Island Gets UNESCO Recognition Why in the News ? After decades of conservation work by activist Tommy Garnett, Tiwai Island and Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, acknowledging their biodiversity and the successful revival of the ecosystem post-civil war. Historic Achievement and Conservation Efforts: …
Read MoreTwo 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 …
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreSC 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 …
Read MoreCentre 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 …
Read MoreSikkim 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 …
Read MoreIndia’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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