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SUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreNEW BOLIVIAN TIGER CAT SPECIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH GENETICS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Species Discovery: Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously undescribed wild cat from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests, using genetic evidence. Genetic Evidence: DNA analysis of 38 tiger cats revealed five genetically distinct species within a group previously considered much less diverse. Evolutionary …
Read MoreTyphoon Dolphin Strikes China Amid Extreme Weather Why in the News ? Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province, triggering a red alert, mass flight cancellations, evacuations and warnings of torrential rainfall. The powerful storm also affected Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, highlighting growing regional exposure to extreme weather events. Typhoon Dolphin: Impact …
Read MoreETHANOL BLENDED PETROL (EBP) PROGRAMME Why in the News? Government Clarification: The Union Law Ministry clarified that the Attorney General never described the E20 Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme as an “ongoing experiment” before the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Case: The clarification came during litigation concerning ethanol allocation to Dedicated Ethanol Plants and Oil Marketing Companies …
Read MoreA QUESTION IN WAKE OF GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Environment Impact Assessment GS-3: Infrastructure Why in the News? The Great Nicobar Island Project has reignited debate over balancing strategic development, environmental conservation, and indigenous rights. While the project is justified on economic and security grounds, concerns persist regarding displacement of …
Read More2nd January 2026: Current Affairs Summary 1. DRDO Foundation Day – A Tribute to Indigenous Defence Technologies The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its Foundation Day on 1st January 2026, marking the organization’s dedication to promoting self-reliance in India’s defense sector. Established in 1958 under the Ministry of Defence, DRDO has been instrumental …
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