Environment
Cooling Rights in a Sweltering South
Why in news? As severe heatwaves become more frequent, policy discussions in India and other tropical countries are focusing on access to cooling as a...
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Why in news? As severe heatwaves become more frequent, policy discussions in India and other tropical countries are focusing on access to cooling as a...
Why in news? The government has announced measures to tackle the growing menace of counterfeit and substandard seeds that threaten Geographical Indica...
Why in news? The Mahendragiri hills in Odisha’s Gajapati district, declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022, continue to attract scientific and...
Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the Sahyog Portal in October 2024 under the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre. By September 202...
Why in news? The World Trade Organization is debating reforms to its special and differential treatment provisions, with developed countries seeking t...
Why in news? The United Nations Environment Programme announced the 2025 winners of its Young Champions of the Earth award. The award recognises innov...
Why in news? On 24 September 2025, India successfully test‑fired the Agni‑Prime (Agni‑P) missile from a rail‑based mobile launcher at Dr A.P.J...
Why in news? The Supreme Court recently admitted petitions challenging certain provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, prompting debates on gender equ...
Why in news? In September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725‑crore package to revitalise India’s shipbuilding industry. The comprehensiv...
Why in news? Several recent court cases – including Anil Kapoor’s suit to stop AI‑generated misuse of his image and Jackie Shroff’s case again...
Why in news? In late September 2025, protests in Leh turned violent when police stopped climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s call for a “border marc...
Why in news? Estonia has been mentioned in international news for its role in cybersecurity initiatives and its relations with Russia and NATO. Learni...
