Source: PIB Background: Aim Key Features

Context: Aim: Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Aim: Key Features of CIF

Context: Published by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at COP30, Belém, Brazil (2025). Aim: Key Trends Identified Successes Highlighted Limitations Identified UNEP Recommendations

Source: TH Context: The annual global assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) on TB trends, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment at global, regional, and national levels. Aim: Global TB Trends (2023–2024) TB Trends in India Initiatives to Reduce TB Global Level: India Level: Challenges to TB Reduction in India Recommendations

Source: IE Context: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026, released by Germanwatch at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, assesses global human and economic losses from extreme weather events (EWEs) over 1995–2024. The report highlights deepening climate vulnerabilities, especially in the Global South. About the Climate Risk Index (CRI) Key Findings of the CRI 2026 Report India’s Vulnerability According to CRI 2026 Nature of Disasters Affecting India Impacts of Climate Change on India What India Should Do: Key Recommendations

Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched an upgraded version of its Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), along with the Global Passport Seva Programme and the e-passport initiative for citizens in India and abroad. This is part of MEA’s efforts to enhance digital services, simplify processes, and improve user experience. Key Highlights: Additional Details

Source: TH Context: According to the WHO Global TB Report 2025, India has recorded a 21% annual decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence between 2015 and 2024, nearly double the global average of 12%. This decline is among the highest globally, reflecting India’s robust strategies in TB detection, treatment, and elimination. Key Highlights: What is Tuberculosis (TB)? India’s TB Control Strategies Driving Success Intervention Key Features / Actions Impact / Objective Ni-kshay Digital Ecosystem Real-time case reporting and monitoring through Ni-kshay Portal Improved traceability of patients and medicine delivery Active Case Finding & Community Screening Door-to-door TB screening in high-risk districts; Involvement of ASHAs, local health workers, and TB Champions (cured patients) Early detection of TB cases and enhanced community outreach Strengthened Diagnostics Expansion of CB-NAAT/Truenat molecular tests; Wider availability of chest X-ray and sputum testing units Rapid, accurate diagnosis and timely treatment initiation Drug-Resistant TB Management Adoption of shorter MDR-TB regimens (BPaL, BPaLM); Focus on drug susceptibility testing (DST) Effective management of drug-resistant TB cases Nutrition Support – Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana Monthly ₹500 DBT support to TB patients Improved treatment adherence and nutritional recovery Challenges That Still Remain Government’s Target

Source: TH Context: At the Tribal Business Conclave in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced a significant reduction in the Geographical Indications (GI) tag application fee, from ₹5,000 to ₹1,000, aimed at encouraging tribal artisans to register and protect traditional products. Key Highlights: GI Tags Distributed Geographical Indications (GI) Geographical Indications (GIs) are a type of intellectual property (IP) that identify goods as originating from a specific geographical region, where quality, reputation, or other characteristics are essentially linked to that location. India has over 400 registered GIs, covering agricultural, handicraft, and industrial products. Legal Framework in India

Source: TOI Context: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31,468.25 hectares (≈314 sq. km.) of the Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary, balancing the need for biodiversity protection with sustainable iron ore mining. About Saranda Forest