India Critical Mineral Mission 2025 launched to secure lithium, cobalt, rare earths for EVs and solar. Learn about NCMM objectives, KABIL, IREL, 30 critical minerals, and four implementation pillars.
Environment
UN declares plastic pollution human rights issue April 2025. UNHRC 58th session resolution, rights-based ocean governance, lifecycle approach guide for UPSC.
Indian Railways Mission Amrit Sarovar Phase 2 partner. 68,000+ ponds in Phase 1. Target: 75 water bodies/district. Deadline: 15 Aug 2025. Jan Bhagidari model.
India River Dolphin Census reveals 6,327 Ganges dolphins & only 3 Indus dolphins. First census across 8,000 km in 8 states. Project Dolphin 2020, UP-Bihar highest.
Madhav Tiger Reserve declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. Located in Shivpuri, MP. Area 1,751 sq km, 5 tigers. MP has 9 tiger reserves.
Watershed Yatra 2025 launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan covers 805 projects across 26 states. Learn about ₹70.80 crore Janbhagidari Pratiyogita & 4Ps partnership model.
India Disaster Mitigation Fund allocates ₹3,027.86 crore under NDMF for drought mitigation (12 states), lightning safety (10 states) & forest fire management (144 districts).
India Hydrogen Train with 1,200 HP is the world’s most powerful hydrogen locomotive. Learn about the Jind-Sonipat trial route, technology, and global comparison with Germany.
Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform launched by Piyush Goyal at Bharat Climate Forum 2025. Learn about India’s 500 GW clean energy target, focus sectors, and objectives.
Indore Udaipur Ramsar Wetland Cities – India’s first two! Learn about Sirpur Lake, Udaipur’s 5 lakes, Ramsar Convention 1971, WCA accreditation & 75 Ramsar Sites.