Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) established seven activities as UN World Restoration Flagships. About programme: The United Nations
Context: The Odisha government has designated the Gupteswar forest as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Gupteswar Forest: • The ‘Gupteswar Forest’ (part of Eastern Ghats, in southern Odisha) attracts naturalists, environmentalists, researchers, and
Context: An expert committee, led by former Law Secretary TK Viswanathan, appointed by IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India), recommends voluntary mediation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Key Recommendations of the
Context: WHO identified ‘loneliness’ as a serious global health threat with mortality effects comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Key highlights: Definition: Loneliness is feeling alone and disconnected from others, even when
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Grievances, Law, and Justice has proposed a mandatory annual declaration of assets for judges in the Supreme Court and high courts. Some key recommendations of the
Context: Recently, the South Korean military said that North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into the Sea of Japan. More on news: Surface-launched Anti-Ship Missile (ASM): About the Sea of Japan: Location: Geographical
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India attended the World Governments Summit in Dubai as a Guest of Honour. Key Highlights: • Theme of the 2024 Summit: "Shaping the Future Governments" Agenda: The summit will emphasize six main themes:
Context: Environmental organizations petitioned the US government to conserve the American horseshoe crab, a "living fossil," as an endangered species. About Horseshoe Crabs: Type of species and habitat: Atlantic or
Context: The 286th Law Commission Report highlights ‘significant deficiencies’ issues in managing epidemics, emphasizing the outdated Epidemic Diseases Act, of 1897 (EDA). More about the news: Key Highlights of the Report: 1. Limitations
Context: The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed two resolutions opposing the Union government's 'One Nation, One Election' idea and proposed delimitation after 2026. Key highlights of the proposed resolutions: The resolution urged the Union Government that the delimitation