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23Oct 2024

Biodiversity COP16: Global Efforts to Preserve Nature

Why in the news? Countries gather in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, focusing on critical conservation targets and global biodiversity restoration efforts. About the 16th Conference of Parties to the CBD: Event Overview: Countries are meeting in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th Conference of Parties (CoP16) …

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15Oct 2024

The Need for a Himalayan Policy: Lessons from Sonam Wangchuk’s Call for Change

Syllabus: GS – 2 – Federalism in India, Distribution of power , Status of Schedule VI GS-3 – Climate change , role of cryosphere Why in News ? The one-month, 1,000-km padyatra led by Sonam Wangchuk highlights the urgent need for a coherent national Himalayan policy. Focus  The article emphasizes the urgent need for India …

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24Sep 2024

PM Advocates Sustainable Global Future at UN Summit

Why in the news? The Prime Minister addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York, themed “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” The event saw participation from numerous global leaders. Key Highlights of the Address: The Prime Minister shared India’s vision for a sustainable future, representing one-sixth of humanity. He emphasised a human-centric approach …

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21Sep 2024

Protests Erupt Over Illegal Construction in Chokramudi Hills

Why in the news? Residents of Bison Valley protest land grabs and illegal construction in Chokramudi Hills, threatening endangered species and risking landslides in the ecologically fragile region. Protest Against Construction on Ecologically Sensitive Hills: Residents of Bison Valley, at the foothills of Chokramudi in Idukki, Kerala, are protesting against illegal construction activities. The hills …

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30Aug 2024

INDIA : FIRST SELF-BUILT POLLUTION CONTROL VESSEL ‘SAMUDRA PRATAP’ TO COMBAT POLLUTION IN INDIA’S WATERWAYS LAUNCHED

Why in the news? India’s first Pollution Control Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard making a massive contribution to Atma Nirbhar Bharat was launched by Goa Shipyard Limited inaugurated by Samudra Pratap. source:lotusarise About the Launch of Samudra Pratap: The indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) , Christened as ‘Samudra …

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