With the opening of the first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant in history at its Vindhyachal facility, NTPC, the biggest power producer in India, made a major breakthrough in carbon management and green fuel technologies.
Flue gases are directly used to absorb CO₂ emissions from industrial processes.  Recycles them into usable products, lowering CO2 emissions.

Employment Generation Schemes in India

India has implemented various employment generation schemes aimed at reducing unemployment, alleviating poverty, and fostering economic growth, especially in rural and economically disadvantaged regions. Read here to learn about key employment generation schemes. Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government. Accordingly, the Government of India has taken various steps to…

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To create a new Kanwar Yatra route, over 17,600 trees have been felled in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Muzaffarnagar districts, a four-member panel appointed by the National Green Tribunal has told the green court. According to the panel, the State government intends to chop 33,776 trees overall for the project.
The Uttar Pradesh government was intending to remove 1,12,722 trees for the project across the three districts for the proposed route between Muradnagar in Ghaziabad and Purkaji in Muzaffarnagar, according to a media story that the NGT had taken suo motu cognizance of earlier this year. In August, the court established a joint panel to investigate the matter.

In Manipur, curfew restrictions and security measures were imposed across various regions following recent violence. The Kuki-Zo Council called for a complete shutdown in the hill areas from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, mourning those killed in recent attacks. Tensions remain high after a clash in Jiribam district resulted in the deaths of eleven suspected militants. To prevent further incidents, authorities have stationed police at key locations and issued prohibitory orders. An operation to find missing persons is also underway. The shutdown expresses the community’s collective grief and calls for peace amid the ongoing unrest.

At COP29 in Baku, countries reached a historic agreement to establish a global carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, aiming to accelerate emissions reduction efforts worldwide. The newly approved market provides two trading pathways for carbon offsets, allowing countries and companies to buy or sell carbon credits. This mechanism supports nations in meeting their climate action targets, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), by enabling them to offset emissions through verified reduction projects. The agreement, long delayed, marks a critical step toward more coordinated global climate action and reinforces commitments to limit global warming.

Minority institution status: Aligarh Muslim University minority claim explained

In India, the designation of minority institution status is granted to educational institutions that aim to serve the interests of religious or linguistic minorities, as specified under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution. Read here to learn more. The minority institution status allows these institutions to establish and administer themselves according to their minority community’s…

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Due to concerns over an "extremely high level of violent protests," the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre has cancelled the Life Certificate Event that was set to take place on November 17. The event, organized by the Indian Consulate, was intended to allow Indian-origin Hindus and Sikhs to renew their essential life certificates. The temple administration issued a statement explaining that the cancellation follows intelligence from Peel Regional Police, which warned of a significant and imminent threat of violent demonstrations.

Globally, especially in India, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious danger to the health of people, animals, and the environment. AMR threatens global health progress despite advances in medical sciences, with estimates of 10 million deaths per year by 2050.
AMR happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites develop resistance to antimicrobial medications, making them ineffective.

Adaptive Defence to bolster India’s security

‘Adaptive Defence’ is a strategic approach where a nation’s military and defence mechanisms continuously evolve to counter emerging threats effectively. Read here to learn more. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has voiced Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s unwavering resolve to create an ‘Adaptive Defence’ in the country to counter the challenges posed by the…

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A report released in The Lancet journal ahead of WorldDiabetesDay, which is commemorated annually on November 14, estimates that 82.8 crore people worldwide will have diabetes in 2022, with more than a quarter of those individuals living in India. According to researchers from the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration, 82.8 crore is more than four times that of 1990, with the biggest growth occurring in low- and middle-income nations.

The Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a cutting-edge indigenous missile with a 1,000-kilometer range, underwent a successful first flight test by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
Created in Bengaluru by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), with assistance from Indian businesses and DRDO labs.

In the ruling in the Demolition of Structures v. and Ors case, the Supreme Court established a number of rules to guarantee that due process is adhered to when dismantling citizens' property.
The term "bulldozer justice" describes the practice of destroying the properties of people who are suspected of crimes using bulldozers and large gear, frequently without following the required legal procedures. The phrase refers to immediate state punishment that circumvents legal decision-making and procedural protections.

In response to an increase in violence, including shootings, Delhi Police launched Operation Kawach, a focused operation against organized crime, gangs, and drug smugglers.
to stop unlawful behaviors such the possession of alcohol, guns, and prohibited substances, as well as gang-related violence and drug trafficking.

In the face of growing ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been reinstated in six Manipur police station areas.
The AFSPA gives the military extra authority to keep the peace in unrest-plagued areas.
Used when a region is deemed "disturbed" under Section 2 of the Act because of problems such as communal, religious, or ethnic strife.

Geo-Heritage Sites and UNESCO Global Geoparks

Geo-heritage sites are significant geological, geomorphological, or paleontological locations that showcase Earth’s history, processes, and formations. These sites are valuable for scientific study, education, and tourism. With its diverse geological history, India has several notable geo-heritage sites identified and protected by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Read here to learn more. India has diverse…

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Many Indian students who wish to pursue higher education in Canada may be impacted by the recent announcement by the Canadian government that the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program will no longer be offered.
For students from a few countries, including India, the SDS Visa is a fast-track study permit application scheme that provides accelerated visa processing.