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International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 On 6–7 June 2025, the seventh International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI), hosted by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), was held in Nice, France. It was held for the first time in Europe and brought together global leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss climate-resilient infrastructure, especially in coastal regions. Why Focus on Coastal Resilience

India’s First Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation

India’s First Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation The Tamil Nadu government has announced the establishment of India’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation. The Centre will be set up at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district to strengthen hornbill conservation and research in the Western Ghats. Key Features of the Centre Component Details Location The Centre will be established

Bhoo Kanoon (Land Law Amendment Bill)

Bhoo Kanoon (Land Law Amendment Bill) Recently, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Bhoo Kanoon (Land Law Amendment Bill) to regulate land transactions involving non-residents. The amendment seeks to protect the state’s natural resources, local culture, and the land rights of residents in ecologically sensitive and hilly regions. Key Provisions of the Amendment Provision Details Regulation of Land Transactions Introduces stricter regul

Education & Literature ( Prize and awards)

Education & Literature International Booker Prize 2025 Awarded to: Banu Mushtaq (India) for her short story collection Heart Lamp. Awarded by: Booker Prize Foundation, UK. Note: The book was originally written in Kannada and translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. PEN Pinter Prize 2025 Awarded to: Leila Aboulela, a Sudanese-Scottish writer. Awarded by: English PEN. Awarded for: Powerful writing exploring faith, migration and the lives of Muslim wom