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Indo–Sri Lanka Accord 1987: Background, Provisions and Impact

Context: Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties have urged India to ensure full implementation of the Indo–Sri Lanka Accord (1987), stating that its spirit remains unfulfilled even today. More about the News: Tamil leaders argue that, despite decades, meaningful power-sharing has not...

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Meaning, Objectives and Global Importance

Context: The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), making it the first state in India to implement such a framework in the...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Benefits, Production and Future of Aviation

Context: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has emphasised that India must prioritise biofuels for aviation, as sectors like road transport have alternatives (e.g. electrification), while aviation does not. About Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Definition: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is...

Microplastics in Sundarbans Delta: Sources, Impact and Environmental Risks

Context: A study by IISER Kolkata reveals that microplastics in the Sundarbans are acting as a "novel carbon reservoir," releasing dissolved and biogenic carbon that threatens the efficiency of this critical blue-carbon ecosystem. Microplastics in Sundarbans Delta Concentration Levels: Microplastic...

Collectors Race for Investments: District-Level Competition for Growth

Context: At a recent conference in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged District Collectors to actively attract investments, complementing state-level bodies, while leading District Industries Promotion Committees to facilitate local industrial development. Collectors as Drivers of Local Investment...

Fire Erupts at Rajasthan Oil Refinery Complex: Causes, Impact and Latest Updates

Context: A major fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) complex in Balotra, just before its inauguration. More about the news: The fire occurred near the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) due to a hydrocarbon leakage in a...

LED Sensor (IR Sensor): Working Principle, Types and Applications

Context: Modern automation systems like automatic taps, doors, remotes and sanitiser dispensers use LED-based sensors. How the LED Sensor Works IR Light Emission: An IR LED emits invisible infrared light (below visible red frequency) into the surroundings. Transmission of Light:...

Suwori Festival: Traditions, Significance and Cultural Celebrations

Context: The 114th Annual Suwori Festival was celebrated with traditional fervour in April 2026 at Boko (Kamrup district, Assam), coinciding with the 7th day of the Rongali Bihu festivities. About Suwori Festival The Suwori festival (also spelled Suwari) is a...

Predictive Modeling of Forest Carbon Sequestration in India (2100): Insights and Projections

Context: A recent longitudinal modelling study indicates that under high-emission scenarios, enhanced precipitation and CO2 fertilisation could nearly double the carbon storage capacity of India's forests by the end of the century. Carbon Biomass Projections and Emission Pathways The study...

India’s First Water-Neutral Railway Depot: Location, Features and Significance

Context: Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad has become India’s first ‘water-neutral’ railway depot by recycling wastewater used in coach washing and maintenance. India’s First Water-Neutral Railway Depot The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the first railway depot in...