Why in the news? The Centre on Monday sanctioned 25 lakh  additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the current financial year. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Launched: May 1, 2016 at Ballia (Uttar Pradesh). Nodal … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The BBNJ Treaty crossed the threshold of 60 ratifications, with Morocco and Sierra Leone becoming the 60th and 61st signatories respectively, paving  the way to enter into force in January 2026. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Delhi government has decided to conduct a study on the use of Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coatings on roads, pavements and public spaces to reduce pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and harmful hydrocarbons. Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings … Continue reading →