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National News
- World Earth Day 2025 (22 April)
- Theme: “Our Power, Our Planet”
- Celebrated since 1970.
- Antonique Smith is the official Earth Day Ambassador.
- Also observed as International Mother Earth Day.
- Pahalgam Terror Attack, J&K
- 26 tourists killed in a terror attack at Baisaran (Mini Switzerland), Pahalgam.
- Attackers descended from mountains and opened fire.
- Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3; helpline numbers issued.
Infrastructure and Energy
- ‘Save Earth Conclave’ Inaugurated by Amit Shah
- Focus: Bamboo’s role in climate change mitigation and economic growth.
- India Sustainability Awards 2025presented to 15 climate action pioneers.
- Cruise Operations from MICT, Mumbai
- Launched under Cruise Bharat Mission(started Sep 30, 2024).
- MICT capacity: 1 million passengers/year.
- Also launched: Sagar Upvan garden, electric shore supply, heritage sites renovated.
Awards and Prizes
- Poshan Tracker App Wins PM’s Award
- Awarded in Innovation
- Real-time data app for Anganwadi services.
- Part of Mission Poshan 2.0and Saksham Anganwadi.
State News
- IAF’s Surya Kiran Air Show in Patna, Bihar
- Tribute to 1857 hero Babu Kunwar Singh.
- Event: Valour Day Vijayotsav.
- Skydiver unfurled the national flag during a parachute jump.
- Punjab Launches ₹500 Crore Plan Against Stubble Burning
- Subsidy: 50% to individuals, 80% to groups/panchayats.
- Managed by the State Agriculture Dept.
- Aim: Complete elimination of stubble burning.
Agriculture and Climate
- Heavy Snowfall Damages Apricot Orchards in Kargil
- Massive crop loss due to sudden weather change.
- Highlights climate vulnerability of Ladakh’s farmers.
Summits/Conferences
- International Conclave in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
- Theme: “Buddha Dhamma & North-East India’s Cultural Heritage”
- Organized by: International Buddhist Confederation & Ministry of Culture.
- Events include: Panel discussions and Vipassana meditation.
Science and Technology
- Project SeaCURE – CO₂ Removal from Ocean (UK)
- Extracts CO₂ from seawater in Weymouth.
- Part of UK’s £3 million carbon capture program.
- Uses sustainable materials like charred coconut husk.
- Current output: 100 metric tonnes CO₂/year.
- Environmental concerns: Energy use and marine life impact.
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