Supreme Court’s Direction: Directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to conduct an extensive survey of the Agasthyamalai landscape in the Southern Western Ghats. Objective: Identify non-forestry activities and encroachments affecting the area. Environmental Concerns Highlighted: Climate Change linked to depleting
Under the Ministry of Finance, NITI Aayog in partnership with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has launched NITI NCAER States Economic Forum. Purpose: A portal aggregating data and analysis on State finances. Focus Areas: State-wise macroeconomic indicators:
Constitutional Mandate: Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution states that it shall be the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and Wildlife. Article 48 A in the Directive Principles of State
Union Finance Minister announced a dedicated Nuclear Energy Mission; one of the biggest moves to expand nuclear energy sector with an allocation of a 20,000 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26. Nuclear Energy Mission To achieve 100 GW of nuclear power
Launch & Orbital Path Launch Date & Time: March 31, 2025, at 9:46 PM (ET). Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center, Florida (Launch Complex 39A). Vehicle: SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience atop a Falcon 9 rocket. Orbit: 90-degree polar orbit at 430
The government has launched various schemes aimed at promoting renewable energy, enhancing grid stability, and reducing carbon emissions. Key initiatives such as the National Bio Energy Mission, National Green Hydrogen Mission, PM-KUSUM, and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, reflect
India has improved its SDG ranking to 109th out of 166 countries in 2024. States have shown an average increase of five units in the composite SDG index over three years. SDGs 17 interconnected global goals addressing poverty, inequality, climate
India’s Global Tea Export Status India became the world’s second-largest tea exporter in 2024, surpassing Sri Lanka but behind Kenya. India’s tea exports (2024): 254 million kilograms (Mkg), up from 231 Mkg in 2023. Sri Lanka’s exports remained stagnant, allowing
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