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  • India Likely to Miss Deadline for 2035 Climate Action Plan Submission

    Context: India is expected to miss the February 10 deadline for submitting its 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. India’s Current Position India is not ready with its 2035 action plan and is in no hurry to...

    Published On February 8th, 2025
  • Supreme Court’s Directive on Sacred Groves

    Context: The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as ‘forests’ and ‘community reserves’ under the Wildlife Protection Act. About SC Directives The Supreme Court (SC) of India ordered the Rajasthan Forest Department...

    Published On February 7th, 2025
  • World Wetlands Day 2025: Theme, History, Importance, and Conservation Efforts

    World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February to highlight the importance of wetlands in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing various ecosystem services. On the same day, it commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February 1971. World Wetlands...

    Published On February 7th, 2025
  • International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), Objectives and Significance

    Context: The International Big Cat Alliance has officially come into force as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in India. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) It is a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of countries with an interest in big cat...

    Published On February 6th, 2025
  • Disaster Management in India, Classifications and Gov Initiatives

    Context: Over 2,900 people lost their lives due to hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024-25, as reported by the Union Home Ministry. More in News 408 died in Himachal Pradesh, 373 in Madhya Pradesh, 355 in Kerala, 230 in Gujarat, and 206...

    Published On February 6th, 2025
  • Ethanol Production in India, Sources and Role of Maize

    Context: India is set to achieve 20% ethanol blending with petrol within the next two months—a year ahead of schedule. This requires the production of 1,100 crore litres of fuel ethanol annually. Sources of Ethanol Production The required 1,100 crore...

    Published On February 5th, 2025
  • Ramsar Sites in India 2025 List State-wise and Map

    Context: Four new sites have been added in the list of Ramsar sites in India, increasing the total number of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in India from 85 to 89. Following this India has the highest...

    Published On February 5th, 2025
  • High Ammonia Level in Yamuna

    Context: The ongoing Yamuna water crisis has escalated into a political dispute between the Delhi & Haryana governments. What is Ammonia? Ammonia (NH₃) is a colourless, water-soluble gas with a pungent smell. It is naturally present in the environment but...

    Published On February 1st, 2025
  • Wetland City Accreditation in India

    Context: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to join the global list of wetland accredited cities. About Wetland City Accreditation It is a voluntary accreditation system that allows cities to gain international recognition for their wetland...

    Published On January 31st, 2025
  • Ethanol Blending Programmes (EBP), Advantages, Issues and Concerns

    Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has revised the ethanol procurement price for public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) from ₹56.58 per litre to ₹57.97 per litre. It has been done under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme....

    Published On January 31st, 2025