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HIGH SEAS TREATY AND GLOBAL OCEAN GOVERNANCE Why in the News? Treaty in force: The High Seas Treaty has officially entered into force after ratification by 60 countries. Global coverage: It governs nearly half of Earth’s surface, covering oceans beyond national jurisdictions. Broad support: Ratifications now include major maritime powers like China and Japan. KEY …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system and one of the most iconic world heritage places, has recorded its largest annual coral loss in 40 years due to severe 2024 bleaching triggered by climate change-induced heat stress. This unprecedented loss highlights the escalating environmental volatility in this UNESCO World …
Read MoreLakshadweep Coral Reefs Decline by Fifty Percent Why in the News ? A 24-year-long monitoring study has revealed that coral cover in the Lakshadweep archipelago has declined by nearly 50% since 1998 due to repeated marine heatwaves, worsened by climate change, and reduced recovery after each bleaching event. Findings of Long-Term Coral Survey: Coral decline: …
Read MoreIndia Delays Ratification of High Seas Treaty Why in the News? At the ongoing UN Ocean Conference 2025 in France, India indicated that it is unlikely to ratify the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement) during the session. Although signed in 2024, ratification is pending due to legal and policy revisions. About the High Seas Treaty …
Read MoreBanu 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 MoreCBI Chargesheet Filed Against Former J&K Governor in Latest CBI Cases Why in the News? The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), also known as the cbi central bureau of investigation, has filed a chargesheet against former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, who was also a former cm of jammu and kashmir, and six others in …
Read MoreSC Recognises CAPF Group A as Organised Services Why in News? Supreme Court ruled that Group A officers of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) should be recognised as Organised Services, enabling cadre restructuring and reducing IPS deputation posts within two years, benefiting around 13,000 officers. About Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment: A Bench of Justices A.S. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Dual Taxation on Broadcasting Why in the News? On May 22, 2025 the Supreme Court ruled that both the Centre and States can levy separate taxes on broadcasting services — service tax by the Centre and entertainment tax by States — without legal overlap, affirming constitutional validity. About Supreme Court’s Key Ruling: …
Read MoreKURMA MELA: THE SCIENCE OF THE MASS NESTING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES Why in the News? The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the olive red turtle or olive ridley tortoise, is a vulnerable sea turtle species that has shown remarkable resilience by surviving mass extinctions, continental drift, and rising sea levels over …
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