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Western Ghats: Native habitats reduced to one-third and hydrological regulation disrupted, says review article
A Nature Reviews Biodiversity article warns that the Western Ghats’ native habitats have shrunk to about one-third of their original extent, disrupting hydrological regulation and threatening endemic species. The piece calls for urgent conservation, governance, and climate adaptation measures to safeguard India’s water security and biodiversity heritage.
EnvironmentGS-I: Indian Society and Geography – Biodiversity hotspots, ecosystem servicesGS-II: Governance; Environment-related laws and institutionsGS-III: Biodiversity, Ecology, Climate change impacts, Water resourcesThe Hindu · National
ED gets custody of former KPSC chief Sahukar, member Geetha in veterinary recruitment scam
ED custody in a veterinary recruitment scam involving former KPSC chief Sahukar and member Geetha highlights alleged irregularities in a state public service recruitment process and potential quid pro quo. This raises governance, integrity, and accountability concerns about recruitment commissions.
PolityGS-II: Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS-II: Institutions, Bodies and their functioningThe Hindu · National
Increasing tiger attacks on cattle spark protest in Keralam’s Munnar
Rising tiger attacks on cattle in Munnar (Idukki) trigger local protests and a response plan from the Forest department, highlighting human-wildlife conflict and the need for a census and management in a plantation region.
EnvironmentGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-IS: Biodiversity and ConservationGS-III: Disaster ManagementThe Hindu · National
Oregon school attack: Teen shooter was former student, police say
A tragic mass shooting at a U.S. elementary school in Oregon, involving a 16-year-old attacker who was a former student; a teacher and bystander actions are highlighted, with investigations into how the weapon was obtained and the shooter’s background continuing.
SecurityGS-II: Government policies and issues related to internal securityGS-III: Internal security and disaster managementThe Hindu · International
India Inc taps old IITs for AI roles as placements near
Industry in India is increasingly recruiting from established IITs for AI roles as campus placements approach, signaling strong ties between tech institutes and corporate sector in AI talent acquisition.
Science & TechnologyGS-III: Science and Technology developmentsGS-II: Government policies and schemesEconomic Times · Top Stories
Wild animal menace: solar-powered hanging fences to be set up around vulnerable areas in Chakkittappara panchayat in Keralam’s Kozhikode
Keralam’s Kozhikode district is installing solar-powered hanging fences along forest borders to deter wild elephants, boars, and monkeys from entering human settlements and damaging crops; the project aims to protect villages across 64 km of vulnerable forest borders, highlighting human-wildlife conflict management under forest governance.
EnvironmentGS Paper 3: Environment and EcologyGS Paper 3: Disaster ManagementGS Paper 2: Governance (Panchayats)The Hindu · National
Cong., CPI(M), CPI attack Suresh Gopi over promise to set up AIIMS
Centre’s affidavit that Kerala is not a priority for AIIMS et al. triggers political controversy as opposition parties accuse the Centre and a BJP MP of misleading assurances about AIIMS in Thrissur; the proposal has not received in-principle approval or budget mention, raising questions about federal healthcare planning and political messaging.
PolityGS-II: Indian Constitution, Governance and PolityThe Hindu · National
ED conducts searches at 3 cooperative banks in Keralam
ED conducts searches linked to alleged financial fraud and money laundering involving three cooperative banks in Kerala, with suspected forged loan sanctions and misappropriation totaling significant sums; multiple agencies involved in probe. The case touches on financial regulation and law enforcement.
SecurityGS-III: Internal Security: money laundering and ED actionsGS-III: Economy: financial fraud and regulatory actionsThe Hindu · National
Lokayukta court sentences ACF to 3 years for possessing disproportionate assets
Lokayukta court convicts an Assistant Conservator of Forests in Karnataka for disproportionate assets and imposes prison term plus fine, highlighting corruption cases and Lokayukta oversight.
PolityGS-II: Governance and EthicsGS-II: Civil services ethics and integrityGS-II: Contempt of court and anti-corruption lawsThe Hindu · National