Cabinet approves 12 Industrial nodes/cities under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. Cabinet Approval: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, approved 12 new projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with a total investment of ₹28,602 crore. Strategic Locations: The projects will span across 10 states, including industrial nodes in […]

India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’ was undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP). Teal Carbon Study at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) Key Findings: India’s first study on teal carbon conducted at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan. Elevated methane emissions detected; recommendation to use biochar to reduce emissions. Study emphasizes the role of wetland conservation in climate […]

Saint Martin Island: Strategic Importance and Controversy Saint Martin Island:  Location: Situated in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, 9 km south of Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf, Bangladesh. Only coral island of Bangladesh; area of 3 sq km; population ~3,700. Economic Activities: Fishing, rice farming, coconut cultivation, seaweed harvesting. Exports mainly to Myanmar. Strategic Significance: For the US: […]

Implementation of Green National Highway Corridor Project Green National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP) Agreement: Government of India and World Bank States: Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Loan Assistance: US$500 million Objective: Safe and environmentally friendly highways by focusing on green technologies and climate resilience Completion date: May 2026 Eco-friendly: The project will minimise […]

Beas river in spate as Himachal Pradesh hit by cloudburst, heavy rain. Beas River: Flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, NW India. Punjab Name: One of the five rivers giving Punjab its name. Historical Significance: Eastern limit of Alexander the Great’s invasion in 326 BC. Source: Rises at 14,308 ft (4,361 m) at Rohtang Pass, […]

Newly discovered species of dogfish shark from the southwest coast of India. Genus: Belongs to the genus Squalus, known as spurdogs. Characteristics: Smooth dorsal fin spines. Angular short snout and a small mouth. First dorsal fin origin positioned behind the pectoral fins. Body lacks spots. Utilization: Exploited for liver oil rich in squalene, used in […]

The Karnataka state government has established a nine-member committee to investigate the contamination of the Kaveri River. Kaveri River: One of the major rivers of South India, considered sacred in Hinduism. Source: Originates from Brahmagiri Hill, southwest of Karnataka. Elevation: 1,341 metres (4,400 ft) from sea level. Flow: Flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, drains […]