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International
3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) – June 2025, Nice
MoES hosted the 2nd Blue Talks as India’s preparatory platform for UNOC3, scheduled June 9–13, 2025 in Nice, France, jointly organised by France and Costa Rica. Blue Talks focus on ocean science, marine biodiversity, and India’s commitments to sustainable ocean governance.
Wildlife & Culture
India’s First Mahouts’ Village – Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
TN CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated India’s first Mahouts’ Village at Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Nilgiris. Theppakadu is Asia’s oldest elephant camp (est. 1917). The village provides dedicated housing and welfare facilities for mahouts and their families who manage captive elephants.
Tourism & Wildlife
India’s First Vistadome Jungle Safari Train – Uttar Pradesh
The Bichia–Mailani Vistadome train connects Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (Bahraich) with Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (Pilibhit) on a 107 km forest route — India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train. Part of UP’s ‘One Destination, Three Forests’ initiative (Dudhwa NP + Katarniaghat WS + Kishanpur WS).
Agriculture & Exports
SPICED Scheme – Spice Board of India (₹422.30 Crore)
SPICED = Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development. Total outlay: ₹422.30 crore (FY26). Aims to boost spice export quality, sustainability, and farmer income. India is the world’s largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices.
MSME & IP
MSME-SCIP – MoMSME & Danish Patent Office Partnership
MoMSME partnered with DKPTO (Danish Patent and Trademark Office) under MSME-SCIP (Support for Commercialisation of Intellectual Property). Government bears 70% of costs; target: 2,500 innovations supported in FY26. Strengthens IP awareness and commercialisation capacity among Indian MSMEs.
Energy
6th World Hydrogen Summit 2025 – Rotterdam
The 6th World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition (May 20–22, 2025) was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, organised by SEC and Rx Global. India’s Juno Joule Green Energy (Hyderabad) signed an MoU with Select Energy GmbH (Germany) to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia export facility at Mulapeta Port, Andhra Pradesh.
Health & Science
WOAH Report – 47% of Animal Diseases are Zoonotic
WOAH’s first State of the World’s Animal Health report found that 47% of notified diseases (2005–2023) were zoonotic — capable of crossing species barriers. Reinforces the One Health approach (animal + human + environmental health). Highlights urgency of integrated global disease surveillance to prevent future pandemics.
International Trade
India’s ’30 for 30′ – WTO Reform Initiative at BRICS
India proposed ’30 for 30′ — 30 WTO reforms to mark the WTO’s 30th anniversary (2025) — at the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting, Brazil. Reflects India’s leadership in multilateral trade reform and push to make the rules-based global trading system more responsive to developing nations’ needs.
Tourism & Environment
UP’s ‘One Destination, Three Forests’ – Terai Eco-Tourism
UP’s ‘One Destination, Three Forests’ integrates Dudhwa National Park, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary into a unified ecotourism circuit. Covers the rich Terai ecosystem — home to tigers, rhinos, elephants, and gharials. Connected by the Vistadome jungle safari train.
Green Energy
Green Hydrogen Export Hub at Mulapeta Port, Andhra Pradesh
Juno Joule Green Energy (Hyderabad) and Select Energy GmbH (Germany) will jointly develop a green hydrogen and ammonia export facility at Mulapeta Port, Andhra Pradesh — announced at the World Hydrogen Summit, Rotterdam. Advances India’s goal of becoming a global green hydrogen export hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
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Where and when is UNOC3 scheduled, and which two countries are organising it?
Nice, France — June 9–13, 2025; France & Costa Rica
MoES hosted 2nd Blue Talks as India’s preparatory event
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Which is Asia’s oldest elephant camp and when was it established?
Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve — est. 1917
India’s first Mahouts’ Village inaugurated here by TN CM M.K. Stalin
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What does SPICED stand for and what is its FY26 outlay?
Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development; ₹422.30 crore
Spice Board of India scheme for export quality and sustainability
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What is MSME-SCIP and how much of its cost does the government bear?
Support for Commercialisation of Intellectual Property; 70% government-funded
MoMSME–DKPTO partnership; target: 2,500 innovations in FY26
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What percentage of WOAH-notified diseases (2005–2023) were zoonotic?
47%
From WOAH’s first State of the World’s Animal Health report; supports One Health approach
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What is India’s ’30 for 30′ proposal and where was it presented?
30 WTO reforms for WTO’s 30th anniversary; 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting, Brazil
WTO founded in 1995; India advocates multilateral trade reform
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Name the three forests in UP’s ‘One Destination, Three Forests’ ecotourism circuit.
Dudhwa NP, Katarniaghat WS, Kishanpur WS
Connected by Bichia–Mailani Vistadome train (107 km forest route)
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Which Indian company and port are linked to the green hydrogen MoU at Rotterdam Summit 2025?
Juno Joule Green Energy (Hyderabad); Mulapeta Port, Andhra Pradesh
Partner: Select Energy GmbH (Germany); facility for green hydrogen & ammonia export
Think & Discuss
One Health, One World: Are We Prepared for the Next Zoonotic Pandemic?
Context from today’s quiz: WOAH’s first-ever State of the World’s Animal Health report found that 47% of notified diseases between 2005 and 2023 were zoonotic — capable of jumping between animals and humans. COVID-19 itself was a zoonotic disease, and experts warn that deforestation, wildlife trade, intensive farming, and climate change are accelerating the conditions for the next spillover event.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The One Health framework recognises that human health, animal health, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. Yet globally, animal disease surveillance systems remain underfunded, fragmented across national borders, and largely reactive rather than predictive. India, with its dense human-animal interfaces — from wildlife corridors to livestock-intensive regions — is particularly exposed.
Should One Health be elevated from a scientific principle to a legally binding global governance framework, with mandatory reporting and joint funding obligations — similar to how nuclear non-proliferation is governed?
Should One Health be elevated from a scientific principle to a legally binding global governance framework, with mandatory reporting and joint funding obligations — similar to how nuclear non-proliferation is governed?
- India’s Vistadome jungle safari and wildlife tourism expansion (Dudhwa, Katarniaghat) increases human-wildlife interface — how should wildlife tourism policy integrate zoonotic disease risk assessment?
- Mahouts in India live in close daily contact with captive elephants — should welfare schemes like the new Mahouts’ Village include mandatory zoonotic disease screening and veterinary health protocols?
- Given that 47% of diseases are zoonotic, should India establish a dedicated National Zoonosis Surveillance Agency (separate from ICMR and ICAR) with statutory powers and cross-ministry jurisdiction?
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