Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) was recently launched to the International Space Station (ISS) by Axiom Space, a Texas-based private space startup, in partnership with SpaceX. This marks NASA’s fourth all-private astronaut mission to the ISS. Shubhanshu Shukla becomes India’s second
Rajasthan holds immense potential for potash mining, with over 95% of the country’s estimated reserves found in the state. In May 2025, India auctioned its first potash block, marking a significant reform step in boosting mineral self-sufficiency and attracting private
India has entered the top 100 countries for the first time in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, securing the 99th rank out of 167 countries. The data comes from the 10th Sustainable Development Report (SDR) released by the
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year in 2024, with an average temperature 1.04°C above the 1991–2020 average. The continent is warming at twice the global average. 2024 witnessed severe climate impacts
As of 2024, around 4.1 lakh farmers have benefited from the scheme. Aimed at enhancing farmers’ energy security and promoting renewable energy in agriculture. Salient Features Launch Year: 2019 Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Target: Add 34,800
India slipped from 63rd position in 2024 to 71st in 2025 in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index (ETI). Despite the drop, India made progress in energy efficiency, methane reduction, and financial investment capacity. Energy Transition Index (ETI)
The 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) 2025 was held in Nice, France. The declaration “Our Ocean, Our Future: United for Urgent Action” was adopted to accelerate efforts under SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Indigenous leaders advocated for a binding plastics
The first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was held in New Delhi on June 16, 2025. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav was endorsed as President of IBCA by nine participating countries. Marked a significant step in global big
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