On 18th November, 2024, the Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened to 493, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Reasons Government Actions Measures under GRAP IV: Health
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance Context: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at the Conference of Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
Context: Recently, Prime minister of India and his Italian counterpart unveiled the Italy-India joint strategic action for 2025-2029 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More on the
Context: Recently, India took part in the ‘Second Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Just Transition’ at the CoP29 of the UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. More about
UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Programme Context: Recently, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO recognised Twenty-four coastal villages in Odisha as 'Tsunami Ready'. More on the News The Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme
Context: The Commissioner of Railway Safety has called for the implementation of the automatic train-protection system—KAVACH after a few recent train accidents. Kavach System Some of India’s key initiatives for
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), introduces the One Day One Genome initiative to utilize the microbial potential of India and to highlight
Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as the 56th Tiger Reserve in India.
Context: Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted the critical gaps in the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 18 States. Key highlights of the report: 74th
First Bodoland Mohotsav Context: Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mohotsov, at SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi. About Bodoland Mohotsav Bodo Tribe Bodoland