The rare Long-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly (Gynacantha khasiaca) was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha National Park after 110 years. Its IUCN status is Data Deficient.
Click to View MoreScientists recently discovered Humboldtia nairiana, a brand-new evergreen tree species located in Kerala's Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. Endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, this Data Deficient species highlights the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats
Click to View MoreThe EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enforces carbon taxes on specific imports. This challenges India’s carbon-intensive sectors like steel and aluminium. India must leverage FTAs, develop domestic carbon pricing, and transition to green technologies to ensure global competitiveness.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Home Affairs formed a high-level committee chaired by Justice P.P. Naolekar to study unnatural demographic changes and illegal immigration in India. The panel will recommend structural and legal solutions for identifying, detaining, and deporting infiltrators.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet extended the SARTHAK-PDS scheme until March 2031 with a ₹25,530 crore outlay. By integrating financial assistance and SMART PDS, it leverages AI, ML, and Blockchain to modernize foodgrain distribution, ensure last-mile delivery, and minimize leakages.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, affirming its statutory validity under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The verdict clarified that Aadhaar serves as identity, not proof of citizenship, balancing electoral purity with due process and voter rights.
Click to View MoreSikkim is India's fifth fully literate state, achieving 99.82% literacy under the ULLAS scheme. Targeting adults aged 15 and above, this Ministry of Education initiative aligns with NEP 2020 by imparting foundational literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills.
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