Wetland City Accreditation
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

Wetland City Accreditation

Indore and Udaipur become the first two Indian cities to join the list of Wetland Accredited Cities in world.

Rhodamine B
Posted in Science & Technology Chemistry Health

Rhodamine B

Recent research has shown that Rhodamine B can induce DNA damage, which may result in mutations and potentially lead to the development of cancerous cells.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 26-27 January 2025

SANJAY System, Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Corpse Flower, DISHA Scheme, Inland Waterways Authority of India

Crocodile Conservation Project
Posted in Environment National Parks Protected Sites Species in news

Crocodile Conservation Project | Bhitarkanika National Park

Annual reptile census at Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) has revealed that saltwater crocodiles in BNP stands at 1,826 in 2025

Central Bank Digital Currency
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

Central Bank Digital Currency

The US President issued executive order banning the establishment of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Biodiversity Heritage Site
Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Biodiversity Heritage Site

Context: Ministry of Coal and Mines Cancels Auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Mineral Block in order to conserve the Arittapatti Biodiversity…

Fiscal Health Index 2025
Posted in Social Sector Health

Fiscal Health Index 2025

NITI Aayog launches the “Fiscal Health Index 2025” in New Delhi.

Iron Age began in Tamil Nadu: Study
Posted in History Culture

Iron Age began in Tamil Nadu: Study

Recent research has revised the timeline of the Iron Age in India, indicating that iron was used in Tamil Nadu as early as 3345 BCE, marking the earliest known use of iron worldwide.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 25 January 2025

Kashmir Chinars, Enemy Property, Lake Naivasha, I4C, Global Investment Trends Monitor Report

Posted in Vulnerable Section Environment Species in news

Melanistic Tiger | Lodha Tribe

Odisha Forest Department has arrested 4 poachers belonging to the Lodha tribe for the illegal hunting of a rare melanistic tiger in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha.

Posted in Environment Treaties and Conventions World Affairs

Indus Water Treaty

India welcomes the decision on the competence of the Neutral Expert to address issues regarding IWT

Posted in Environment Organisations Environment

INCOIS

INCOIS, Hyderabad was selected for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025.