The UN-Habitat Catalogue of Solutions 2026-2029 outlines 81 strategies to combat global urban challenges, focusing on adequate housing, basic services, and climate action. It empowers governments to achieve SDG 11 through slum upgrading, multi-level governance, and localized sustainable financing.
Click to View MoreIndia utilizes waste plastic in road construction under PMGSY and MoRTH mandates, enhancing pavement durability. While economically beneficial, environmentalists warn of secondary microplastic pollution, emphasizing the need for upstream plastic reduction alongside innovative recycling methods for long-term ecological sustainability.
Click to View MoreThe Somnath Swabhiman Parv commemorates one thousand years of the temple's resilience against Mahmud of Ghazni's attack and seventy-five years of its modern reconstruction. The sacred Jyotirlinga showcases India's cultural continuity, architectural grandeur, and sustainable development under the PRASHAD scheme.
Click to View MoreThe Yavarí-Tapiche Territorial Corridor is a 16-million-hectare transboundary Amazonian reserve between Brazil and Peru. It shelters the world’s largest population of isolated indigenous tribes but faces severe threats from logging, oil expansion, and highway infrastructure projects.
Click to View MoreRecent marine discoveries like the Lutjanus arakan snapper highlight India's rich marine biodiversity. However, escalating threats to coastal ecosystems necessitate urgent conservation efforts. The CMFRI Red Data Book classifies threatened marine species, emphasizing strict protection under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Click to View MoreLaunched in May 2026, Project Freedom was a US-led military naval mission aiming to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. It was swiftly halted after Saudi Arabia denied airspace access and Iran launched retaliatory drone strikes on UAE oil hubs.
Click to View MoreThe JANANI platform, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is a digital initiative upgrading the RCH portal. It provides lifelong digital health records, QR-enabled MCH cards, and real-time tracking for maternal and child healthcare services.
Click to View MoreThe National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body protecting women's rights. Despite achievements in advocacy and awareness, it struggles with weak enforcement powers, severe resource deficits, and case backlogs, urgently necessitating comprehensive structural reforms and autonomy.
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