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Why in NEWS A recent study has shown that the widespread agricultural use of the fungicide tebuconazole is promoting drug resistance in the human fungal pathogen Candida tropicalis, raising serious public health concerns. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation Tebuconazole A systemic agricultural fungicide used to treat fungal infections in crops; chemically similar to medical […]

Why in NEWS Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is gaining global attention as a nature-based solution to capture carbon dioxide, with recent trials across continents and major investments from companies like Google. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) Technique of spreading crushed basalt on farmland to speed up CO₂ absorption. Carbon Sequestration […]

Why in NEWS The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has established the Global Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution in Punta del Este, Uruguay, to address pollution and hazardous waste globally. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation Global Science-Policy Panel (GSPP) A UN-backed intergovernmental body providing science-based policy advice on chemicals, waste, and pollution. […]

Why in NEWS Lok Sabha Speaker, at the National Conference of Estimates Committees, emphasized that Parliamentary Committees are not adversarial but complementary to the government, urging serious implementation of their recommendations. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Explanation Parliamentary Committee A body appointed by Parliament or its presiding officers to examine specific legislative, financial, or policy […]

Why in NEWS The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), a historic tribal empowerment campaign reaching over 1 lakh tribal villages across 31 States/UTs, including 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) districts. It operates through a community-driven, camp-based model involving tribal youth, CSOs, local leaders, and district administrations. Key […]

Why in NEWS Global warming is intensifying a new climate phenomenon called thirst waves, where rising atmospheric evaporative demand causes rapid moisture loss from land and vegetation. This hidden crisis poses a serious threat to agriculture, especially in regions like Northern India and the Himalayas. Key Concepts & Terms Term Description Thirst Wave A stretch […]

Why in NEWS Under Operation Midnight Hammer, the US launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow using B-2 Stealth Bombers, GBU-57 bunker busters, and Tomahawk missiles.In response, Iran’s Parliament approved a proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy trade and escalating regional tensions. Key Concepts & Terms Term […]

Why in NEWS In May 2025, India auctioned its first potash block, a critical milestone in the government’s mission to reform the mining sector, enhance self-reliance in fertilizers, and attract private investment through transparent auctions. Key Concepts & Terms Term Description Potash A potassium-rich salt used primarily in fertilizers to improve crop yield. Composite License […]

Why in NEWS India has entered the top 100 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for the first time, ranking 99th out of 167 countries in the UN’s 10th Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025, with a score of 67/100.This is a significant rise from 109th in 2024 and 112th in 2023. Key Concepts & […]

Why in NEWS The Union Health Ministry is integrating the Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) with the e-Rakt Kosh platform to ensure real-time access to rare blood types and improve coordination among blood banks nationwide. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Explanation Rare Donor Registry National database of rare blood group donors e-Rakt Kosh Centralized […]