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981. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve Added to UNESCO
- Meghalaya's Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is a testament to the Northeast's biodiversity and ecological importance. With an area of approximately 47,000 hectares, UNESCO recognised and designated this biosphere reserve in 2009.
- Located in the Garo Hills, Nokrek Biosphere Reserve showcases diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical and subtropical forests to grasslands and savannas. Named after the highest peak in the Garo Hills, Nokrek Peak, which stands at an elevation of around 1,412 meters above sea level, the reserve benefits from varied topography.
- The reserve is home to species such as Bombax ceiba (Cotton tree), Sterculia villosa (Hairy Sterculia), and Cassia fistula (Golden shower tree). About 22,000 people live in the reserve. Most practice shifting cultivation. They also collect honey, timber, and wax, and grow bananas, rice, cashews, and tea.
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982. Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve Earns UNESCO Recognition
- Pachmarhi, located in the Satpura range in Madhya Pradesh, is one of the finest hill stations in central India. There are several species of rare plants in the forest of Pachmarhi. For his reason, back in May 2009, UNESCO added the forest of Pachmarhi to the list of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
- Pachmarhi is popularly known as Satpura ki Rani (Queen of Satpura) because this place is not only a part of the Satpura Biosphere Reserve, but also home to the Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve, and Dhupgarh, the state’s highest point.
- It covers three protected sites: Bori Sanctuary, Satpura National Park, and Pachmarhi Sanctuary (Satpura Tiger Reserve). Forests make up about 63% of the area, with agriculture, water bodies, and settlements covering the rest.
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983. Great Nicobar now 9th Indian reserve in Unesco world network
- On 31 May 2013, the Great Nicobar Biosphere island reserve, whose tropical wet evergreen forest hosts a wealth of animal species and medicinal plants, joins a global list of places named by UNESCO for promoting sustainable development based on local community efforts and science.
- The International Coordinating Council of Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) under the United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture designated the 103,870 hectares Great Nicobar reserve as protected, in its meeting in Paris.
- The 6,381 inhabitants of the region derive a wide variety of biological resources from their environment such as medicinal plants and other non-timber forest products. The bioreserve is home to 1,800 animal species, including 200 species of meiofauna in the coastal zone.
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984. Agasthiarmalai Reserve gets Unesco honour
- Home to four wildlife sanctuaries, one tiger reserve and more than 2,250 plant species, the Agasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR), has been recently included in the Unesco's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
- ABR, which spans the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, is among the seven reserves, such as Beaver Hills in Canada and Balmbangan in Indonesia, added in the list this year. Inclusion of the site in the network would be a recognition of the conservation measures taken up there as well as being a status symbol, say forest officials.
- Head of the forest department and principal chief conservator of forests, Tamil Nadu N Krishnakumar said the ABR was included at the international coordination council of the man and the biosphere programme of the Unesco that concluded in Peru on March 19, 2016.
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985. Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga biosphere reserve added to UNESCO list
- India’s Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, one of the highest ecosystems in the world, has been added to UNESCO's list of World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR).
- According to a statement issued by the Union Environment Ministry, the International Coordinating Council (ICC) of Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme, UNESCO, had designated Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve for inclusion in the World Network of Biosphere Reserve in its 30th session, which was held from July 23-27, 2018 at Palembang, Indonesia.
- The Khangchendzonga reserve will be India's 11th internationally designated WNBR. In total, India has 18 biosphere reserves, among which 11 have been internationally designated WNBR.
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986. BRO builds world’s highest motorable road in Ladakh, strengthening India’s strategic edge
- On 5 October,2025 It was reported that, The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in eastern Ladakh, at 19,400 feet, under Project Himank, enhancing strategic connectivity and adventure tourism in the remote region.
- BRO executed the Likaru Mig La Fukche road through oxygen-deficient, freezing conditions using advanced high-altitude engineering, improving troop mobility and civilian access while reducing reliance on air transport in winter.
- The road strengthens India’s defence preparedness along the China and Pakistan borders, complements projects like Zojila Tunnel and Nyoma airstrip, and promotes local economic growth and tourism, while showcasing India’s dominance in high-altitude infrastructure development.
987. MoS Shri Shripad Naik Inaugurates IREDA’s 45 kW Solar CSR Project for Goa Water Supply
- On 5th October 2025, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy inaugurated a 45 kW On-Grid Solar Power System at a water pumping station in North Goa, installed under IREDA’s CSR initiative to achieve full solarization of the pumping load.
- The project was implemented by IREDA in collaboration with the Goa Drinking Water Department and local authorities. It is expected to generate around 60,000 units annually, demonstrating sustainable use of renewable energy for public water distribution.
- The initiative highlights IREDA’s commitment to community development through clean energy. It provides a replicable model for solarizing public services nationwide, promoting sustainable energy transition and reducing dependence on conventional power for essential services.
988. UP signs 95 MoUs to boost textile ind, create 1L jobs
- On 5 October, 2025 It was reported that, Uttar Pradesh aims to become a global textile hub as its handloom and textile department signed MoUs with 95 industrial units for the PM MITRA Park project, spanning 1,000 acres in Lucknow and Hardoi districts, attracting over Rs 10,000 crore investments.
- The state government (51% stake) and central government (49%) set up PM MITRA Park Uttar Pradesh Limited, an SPV to manage and execute the project efficiently. Collaboration with national and international companies will create employment for over one lakh people.
- The project strengthens UP’s presence in international textile supply chains, boosts industrial development, and is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment while promoting transparency, timely execution, and global competitiveness in the textile sector.
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989. India’s computer services exports up 30% since ChatGPT’s release – World Bank
- On 5 October, 2025 It was reported that, Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, India’s computer services exports have surged 30%, reaching $47.32 billion in April–June 2025-26, reflecting strong growth in software and BPO services, as highlighted during the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave.
- Franziska Ohnsorge, World Bank Chief Economist for South Asia, noted that the BPO sector rapidly adopted AI, with 12% of job postings now requiring AI skills. This adoption has boosted India’s services exports and strengthened its position in global AI readiness rankings.
- India’s services surplus ($81 billion) offsets a goods trade deficit ($122 billion), highlighting the importance of software exports. While private investment growth is slower post-pandemic and net FDI remains weak, AI adoption positions India as a competitive player in global technology and services markets.
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990. NaMo Semiconductor Lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost chip design ecosystem, ‘Make in India’ drive: MeitY
- On 5 October, 2025Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar, funded under MPLAD at ₹4.95 crore, aiming to strengthen India’s semiconductor research, design, and skilling capabilities in Odisha.
- The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) will oversee the lab, equipped with ₹4.6 crore for equipment and ₹35 lakh for software. IIT Bhubaneswar will use the facility to train industry-ready professionals and support India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ missions.
- The lab complements IIT Bhubaneswar’s SiC Research and Innovation Centre, supporting India’s growing semiconductor projects. It enhances R&D, builds talent for chip design and packaging, and contributes to India’s self-reliance and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
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