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17Jun 2025

Bonn Climate Conference 2025 Begins With Key Agenda

Bonn Climate Conference 2025 Begins With Key Agenda Why in the News? The annual Bonn Climate Change Conference, a crucial platform for climate negotiations, began in Bonn, Germany with over 5,000 delegates to deliberate on key climate change issues like climate finance mobilisation and adaptation goals. This conference, held under the United Nations Framework Convention …

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07Jun 2025

INDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS

INDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resource GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Mines is finalizing a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) …

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05Jun 2025

World Unites to Beat Plastic Pollution in 2025

World Unites to Beat Plastic Pollution in 2025 Why in the News ? World Environment Day 2025 is being celebrated globally on June 5 with the environment day theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Initiated by the UN Environment Programme in 1973, the day promotes environmental action and highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and …

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24May 2025

Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices

Banu 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 …

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24May 2025

Brazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities

Brazil 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 …

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15Mar 2025

Wildlife Crisis: Mismanagement, Budget Cuts & Rising Conflicts

Why in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …

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13Mar 2025

Indian Railways Joins Mission Amrit Sarovar for Water Conservation

Why in the News? The Indian Railways will participate in the Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative to construct and rejuvenate waterbodies near railway sites. This effort aims to combat water scarcity, improve groundwater levels, and enhance climate resilience through community-driven water conservation. Overview of Mission Amrit Sarovar: Launched in April 2022, the mission aims to construct …

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13Mar 2025

Parliament Passes Oilfields Amendment Bill 2024 for Energy Sector

Why in the News? The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has been passed by Parliament, expanding the definition of mineral oils. It aims to enhance energy security, while opposition parties raise concerns over rising imports and declining domestic production. Key Provisions of the Bill: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has …

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13Mar 2025

GLOBAL COORDINATION FOR RESILIENT CLIMATE PREDICTIONS

Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Environmental Hazards and mitigation. Why in the News? The Trump administration’s downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has raised concerns about the future of climate predictions. This move has sparked debates over its impact on weather forecasting, climate resilience, and global climate coordination. Climate Predictions vs. Climate …

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12Mar 2025

Delhi Named World’s Most Polluted Capital in 2024

Why in the News ? According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir, Delhi recorded the second-worst PM2.5 concentration globally, exceeding WHO’s safe limit by over 20 times. India had six of the world’s ten most polluted cities, highlighting severe air quality challenges. Findings from the IQAir Report: The World Air Quality Report …

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