CURRENT AFFAIRS

India is home to nearly 18% of the global population. However, India has access to only about 4% of the world’s freshwater resources.

The 'Jal Hi Amrit' initiative was introduced as part of the government's 100-day agenda under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0). 

The GFC Fund launched its first project call in late 2024. This initiative aims to help developing countries manage chemicals and waste safely and sustainably.

The United Nations Water Convention was adopted in Helsinki, Finland in 1992 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). 

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units in all coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) across India.

According to a new study published in the Springer Nature journal, 49–55% of the vegetation cover of the Mount Kenya Forest Ecosystem (MKFE) is estimated to be destroyed by the year 2040.

 Indian Army airlifted troops (1 Sikh Regiment) to Srinagar, 800+ sorties. India controlled two-thirds of Jammu & Kashmir, rest became PoK. UN brokered ceasefire.

INSV Kaundinya was inducted into the Indian Navy on 21 May 2025 at a formal ceremony held at the Naval Base in Karwar, which is not only a naval ship but also a living example of India's ancient maritime traditions and shipbuilding art.

The Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is a strategic initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize the maritime sector by replacing conventional fuel-based harbour tugs with environmentally friendly alternatives. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a legally binding global pandemic treaty to strengthen international cooperation in the event of future pandemics but without the participation of the United States.