Biannual Transparency Report on Emissions

India is finalising its inaugural Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) as part of its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This report will detail India’s greenhouse gas emissions, key sectors, and measures taken to enhance energy efficiency. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Record Low Sea Ice Extent

Recent data reveals alarming trends in sea ice extent across the Arctic and Antarctic regions. As of February 2025, the combined sea ice extent dropped to 15.76 million square kilometres. This marks decline from the previous record low of 15.93 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Nocturnal Bull Ants Navigate Using Polarised Moonlight

Recent studies have revealed that nocturnal bull ants, specifically Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas, utilise polarised moonlight for navigation during foraging. This discovery, made by researchers at Macquarie University in Sydney, marks a unique adaptation in these insects. Unlike many ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Beryllium-10 Anomaly in Pacific Ocean

Recent research has revealed an intriguing anomaly in the concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10, which occurred approximately 10 million years ago. This discovery, based on rock samples from the Pacific Ocean floor, provides a potential new method for geologists ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Uttarakhand’s New Land Law

The Uttarakhand government has recently approved a draft law that restricts land purchases by non-residents in most districts. This law is a response to long-standing public demands to protect local resources and cultural heritage. The revised legislation will be tabled ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Arunachal Pradesh’s Dulari Kanya Scheme

The Arunachal Pradesh government has recently announced enhancements to the Dulari Kanya Scheme. This initiative aims to support the institutional births of girl children. Key Features of the Dulari Kanya Scheme The Dulari Kanya Scheme was originally designed to provide ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Faecal Coliform Bacteria in Ganga

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has attracted millions of devotees to Prayagraj. However, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported alarming levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the Ganga. These bacteria are indicators of water contamination from human and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India Elected Vice President of IALA

India has recently been elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore. This election reflects India’s growing influence in maritime affairs. Background of IALA IALA was ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs