Why in the news? The CAG of India has granted permission to initiate two new cadres for more centralisation. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Constitutional Provisions: Article 148 to Article 151 deal with the provisions related to Comptroller … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has suggested streamlining and standardising the penal provisions imposed for violations under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Food and Agricultural Organization published the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025. State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025 What is it?: The SOFA Report is a flagship FAO publication that examines … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UNEP released the Emission Gap Report 2025 edition. Emissions Gap Report, 2025 What is it?: The Emissions Gap Report 2025 assesses the gap between current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trajectories and the emission levels needed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Energy Efficiency Services Limited(ESSL) is preparing to set up the largest Geothermal Energy technology pilot project in Andhra Pradesh. Geothermal Energy What is it?:  Geothermal energy is the heat derived from the Earth’s interior that … Continue reading →