The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) adopted Resolution 042 during its World Conservation Conference, calling for the phase-out of coal, oil, and gas, as well as a halt to new mining and ensuring a just transition for affected workers. What is Resolution 042? Resolution 042 was passed by the IUCN (World Conservation Union). … Read more
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released 5.5 million rupees to 18 red sanders farmers under India’s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework. This will encourage farmers to do significant trade for red sanders and also encourage them to grow these trees. About Red Sanders: Red sandalwood (lal chandan) is an Indian endemic tree of the … Read more
Dev Diwali 2025: देव दीपावली, जिसे देव दिवाली भी कहा जाता है, हिंदू धर्म का एक अत्यंत पवित्र और भव्य पर्व है। यह पर्व कार्तिक मास की पूर्णिमा तिथि को मनाया जाता है, यानी दीपावली के ठीक पंद्रह दिन बाद। इस दिन भगवान शिव ने असुर त्रिपुरासुर का वध किया था, जिससे देवताओं को मुक्ति … Read more
Dev Diwali 2025: Dev Diwali, also known as Dev Deepawali, is celebrated with great devotion and grandeur on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik. It marks the day when the gods are believed to descend to Earth to celebrate Diwali on the ghats of Kashi (Varanasi). The festival symbolizes the … Read more
As the national capital grapples once again with hazardous air quality, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has made a strong appeal to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Union Environment Ministry to act decisively and put aside political differences. She described the smog-enveloped skies of Delhi as a “grey … Read more
Metal–Organic Framework (MOF): In the world of advanced materials science, Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as one of the most revolutionary discoveries of the 21st century. They are reshaping fields such as clean energy, gas storage, environmental purification, catalysis, and drug delivery.But what exactly are MOFs, and why are scientists and industries around the world … Read more
Cyclone Mountha Explained: In recent years, India and the surrounding regions of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have witnessed several powerful tropical cyclones. One such storm that recently caught attention is Cyclone Mountha — a tropical storm that developed over the Arabian Sea. But what exactly is Cyclone Mountha, and how do such … Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that 98.37% of all ₹2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, marking the near completion of their withdrawal process. According to the RBI’s latest data, released on October 31, 2025, only ₹5,817 crore worth of ₹2000 notes remain in circulation — a significant decline from … Read more
Political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has made a striking prediction about his newly formed Jan Suraaj Party ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Speaking at a recent NDTV event focused on Bihar’s political landscape, Kishor said his party could either win less than 10 seats or cross the 150-seat mark, leaving little room for … Read more
