Environment

Why in News A study in Nature found that the Amazon emitted 1.17 billion tonnes more carbon dioxide than it absorbed annually during 2010–2024 , with fires driving net emissions. Prelims Pointers A carbon sink absorbs more carbon than it releases over a given period.…

The Amazon is no longer a carbon sink, it is an emitter

Why in News Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye , proposals seek stronger climate reporting, accountability for voluntary initiatives and more predictable climate finance. Prelims Pointers COP means Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention…

Three steps COP should take for tangible outcomes

Economy

Why in News The Union Cabinet approved VISTAR to modernise official statistics through better surveys, digital tools and stronger State statistical systems. Prelims Pointers VISTAR: Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research. It is a…

Cabinet approves ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’, a central sector scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31

Science and Technology

Why in News TRAI launched Network Anubhav to compare mobile and fixed broadband performance and support complaints about unwanted commercial communications. Prelims Pointers Network Anubhav maps mobile and fixed broadband performance by location, service provider and…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Launches Network Anubhav Platform

Defence

Why in News The Union Cabinet approved a two-year extension option for the remaining 75% of Agniveers , creating a conditional pathway to regular service. Prelims Pointers Agnipath , introduced in June 2022 , recruits Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) into the Army,…

Cabinet creates a pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed in Defence Forces

Why in News The government notified the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 , effective from 1 January 2027 , updating civil aviation rules. Prelims Pointers The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaced the Aircraft Act, 1934 . The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 are rules…

Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026: A Modern Rulebook for India’s Skies

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