vdAdmin July 11, 2025
Race to Preserve Ancient Ice Memory: A Critical Mission to Safeguard Climate History
A team of Arctic researchers is embarking on an urgent mission to drill deep into Arctic ice to extract and preserve ancient ice cores, which serve as invaluable records of Earth’s environmental past. This initiative, driven by the rapid warming of the Arctic due to climate change, aims to secure these irreplaceable “time capsules” before […]
vdAdmin July 8, 2025
17th BRICS Summit 2025: Environment, COP 30, and Global Health
Why in News ? The 17th BRICS Summit, hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7–8, 2025, brought together leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to deliberate on pressing global challenges. Under the overarching theme of “Building a Just Global Order”, the summit emphasized environmental sustainability, climate action in the run-up […]
vdAdmin July 8, 2025
Carbon Credits and Offsets/कार्बन क्रेडिट और ऑफसेट:
Why in News? Driven by the global fight against climate change, companies worldwide are investing heavily in conservation efforts. A major focus has been the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, where funds support projects aimed at reducing deforestation. These investments are tied to carbon credits, allowing firms to offset their emissions by protecting vital ecosystems. Relevance […]
vdAdmin July 5, 2025
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC : 5June 2025/Green Finance in India
Why in the News? Anand Sinha, former RBI deputy governor, spoke at the 15th Annual Banking & Finance Conference in Mumbai, highlighting AI and green finance as pivotal for transforming India’s banking sector. He emphasized their role in strengthening digital infrastructure, boosting rural financial inclusion, and addressing climate risks that could cost India 3%–10% of […]
vdAdmin July 2, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a biofuel for aircraft, aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. Made from renewable or waste sources like used cooking oil, agricultural residues, or captured CO2, it meets strict sustainability standards to avoid food crop competition or deforestation. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up […]
vdAdmin July 2, 2025
What is Reactor Pressure Build-up?
Reactor Pressure Build-up refers to the increase in pressure within a reactor vessel, typically a nuclear reactor or a chemical reactor, due to various operational or abnormal conditions. It is a critical safety concern because excessive pressure can lead to equipment damage or catastrophic failure. Causes of Reactor Pressure Build-up Thermal Expansion of Fluids As […]
vdAdmin July 1, 2025
India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal : Recent Controversy
India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal : Recent Controversy Why in News? In June 2025, Prada, an Italian luxury brand, introduced footwear inspired by India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, sparking widespread criticism in India for cultural appropriation. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : GI Tag / Paris Convention (1883) […]
vdAdmin June 30, 2025
The Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Recent Tensions
Why in News? The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains : GS 2 What is the Strait of […]
vdAdmin June 23, 2025
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Why in News? A recent plan to rationalize the boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) offers a potential lifeline to over 50 marble and dolomite mines closed last year due to a Supreme Court order. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : CTH/ SC-NBWL Mains : GS 3/ Environment. Key Points: […]
vdAdmin June 21, 2025
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in News ? The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk, Karnataka, has become the center of tensions following the arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the sanctuary with country-made weapons. The situation has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location […]
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