Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool to address climate change by improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and advancing environmental monitoring and sustainability. How AI Contributes to Climate Action Climate Forecasting & Disaster Preparedness AI strengthens the accuracy of climate models and extreme weather predictions, enabling early …

Context: The Union Government has officially notified 34 biostimulants to promote indigenous bio-input manufacturing and support sustainable agriculture. What are Biostimulants? Biostimulants are naturally derived substances (biological, organic, or biochemical) that enhance plant growth, improve resilience, and boost nutrient uptake—especially under stress conditions like drought, heat, or pest attacks. Unlike …

Context: India participated as Vice President in the 2nd IALA Council session held in Nice, France. India will also host: The 3rd IALA General Assembly in 2025, and The 21st IALA Conference in 2027, both in Mumbai. About IALA Full Name: International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation Type: Intergovernmental …

Context: The Montreal Convention, 1999 governs the insurance claims for passengers aboard the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that recently crashed, determining compensation for death or injury. What is the Montreal Convention, 1999 (MC99)? An international treaty that sets a modern liability framework for compensating passengers in the event of …

Context: The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) has approved the final Hortoki–Sairang section, marking the first-ever rail connectivity to Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. About the Project The Bairabi–Sairang rail line spans 51.38 km and is a major infrastructure milestone in Mizoram. Key Engineering Features: 48 tunnels, with a total …

Context The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled its first-ever Asset Monetisation Strategy, aimed at systematically unlocking value from operational highway assets and enhancing private sector participation in infrastructure development. Asset Monetisation Asset monetisation refers to the process of converting existing government-owned infrastructure assets into revenue-generating instruments by …

Context: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published the 19th edition of the Global Gender Gap Index for 2025, assessing 148 countries. About the Global Gender Gap Index Published by: World Economic Forum (since 2006). Objective: Evaluates gender-based disparities in access to resources and opportunities globally. Scoring System: Countries are …