3June 2025 Introduction: Assam faced severe flooding, impacting over four lakh individuals across more than 20 districts. The state has a long history of monsoon floods, with devastating consequences for communities. This year, at least 10 lives were lost due to the floods, denoting the ongoing crisis. About the reasons behind these recurrent disasters is vital […]

3June 2025. Introduction: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) withdrew its $434.25 million loan for a proposed 1000 MW Solar Power Park in Karbi Anglong, Assam. This decision followed objections from local communities, including the Karbi, Naga, Kachari, and Adivasi groups. They opposed the project due to concerns about land displacement affecting 24 villages. The withdrawal […]

3June 2025. Introduction: The Krishi Nivesh Portal is initiative by the Government of India aimed at transforming the agricultural investment landscape. Launched to streamline and unify various agricultural schemes from different ministries, the portal serves as a centralised digital platform. It aims to enhance ease of doing business and facilitate faster loan disbursal processes. The […]

3 June 2025 Introduction: The Government of India introduced new guidelines to boost domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs). The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI) aims to attract global manufacturers. This initiative comes amid Tesla’s reluctance to invest in manufacturing within the country. The guidelines offer a reduced import duty of […]

3 June 2025 Introduction: India launched Bharat Gen, a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative. This multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) is designed to cater to the diverse linguistic and cultural landscape of India. The initiative was revealed at the BharatGen Summit, the largest event focused on Generative AI in the country. Bharat Gen is a product of the National […]

3June 2025 Introduction: The NAKSHA programme, initiated by the Government of India, aims to reform urban land surveys using advanced geospatial technologies. As urban populations surge, the need for accurate land records becomes critical. The second phase of capacity-building training will begin on 2nd June 2025, following a successful first phase that trained 160 master […]

2 June 2025 Introduction: The Jharkhand government is set to establish its first tiger safari in the Barwadih Western Forest Range. This area is part of the Palamau Tiger Reserve. The initiative aims to enhance tourism and provide a conservation education centre. However, concerns about local community displacement have emerged. About Tiger Safaris A tiger […]

2 June 2025. Introduction: Recent research has brought into light the critical threshold for PM2.5 air pollutants in Kolkata. The study reveals that once PM2.5 concentration surpasses 70 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), its potential to cause cellular damage increases . This finding is crucial as it indicates a need for new air quality standards […]

2June2025 Introduction: The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, signifies a very important advancement in India’s energy landscape. Located in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, this project aims to address the growing electricity demands of the region and neighbouring states. It is a collaborative effort between Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power […]

2 June 2025 Introduction: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India announced the discovery of a new frog species, Amolops shillong, in Shillong, Meghalaya. This finding marks the intersection of urbanisation and biodiversity. The new species was identified in urban forest patches, demonstrating that cities can host unique ecosystems. Researchers collected three specimens from the […]