The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has approved measures for better utilisation of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds and revised guidelines for repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, enhancing transparency and equitable benefit-sharing.
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The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador to express severe concerns regarding a shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of the safety of maritime navigation and requested Iran's cooperation in resuming secure passage for India-bound
Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a meeting with Ministers from States and Union Territories to review the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA and assess the preparedness for Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act. He emphasized timely employment and prompt wage payments,
The Informal Group of Ministers, led by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, evaluated the volatile situation in West Asia to ensure India remains prepared for potential escalations or de-escalations. Initiatives such as the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool were approved to secure maritime trade, and India has diversified its import sources.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas conducted 162 inspections during a 15-day period, uncovering 64 violations across key sectors like construction, industry, and diesel generators. The focus remains on enhancing enforcement in priority areas to improve air quality. Source: Original Link