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Why in News? Because of continued quarrying and land diversion, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has issued a warning about serious threats to the Guryul Ravine fossil site in Kashmir. Concerning the Guryul Ravine Fossil Site: What Is It? • The Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB),

Why in the News? The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 were announced by the Union Environment Ministry. This is the first legal framework for the scientific identification, evaluation, and remediation of chemically contaminated sites in India. The Regulations Legal Foundation Developed in

Context Prime Minister of India, during the birth anniversary celebration of Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, praised the Chola dynasty’s role in building India’s naval strength, democratic practices, and cultural unity. He also announced statues of Rajendra and Rajaraja Chola and launched a commemorative

Introduction Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the new National Cooperative Policy 2025, replacing the old 2002 policy after 23 years. It aligns with the vision “Sahkar se Samriddhi” (Prosperity through Cooperation). The policy aims to modernise, expand, and make the cooperative sector