According to the ISFR 2023, India's forest and tree cover has reached 25.17% of the total land area, an increase from 24.16% in 2015, demonstrating significant progress in afforestation and ecological restoration efforts.

The Dalai Lama received the Gold Mercury Award 2025 for his work in promoting peace, non-violence, and environmental stewardship. His advocacy focuses on protecting the Tibetan Plateau, known as the 'Third Pole.'

The Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduces a revenue-sharing model to streamline exploration and attract investment, along with a single petroleum lease system.

India's Astra BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) was successfully test-fired from the Tejas LCA AF MK1. This missile can engage targets over 100 km away, strengthening India’s air defense capabilities.

The Tamil Nadu government replaced the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter '௽' in its state budget, sparking debates on the imposition of Hindi and promoting regional language representation in governance.

ISRO successfully completed the SpaDeX satellite de-docking, a significant step toward advancing India’s space missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. This achievement puts India alongside leading space agencies like the US, Russia, and China.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has allocated Rs 3 crore annually for each Member of the Legislative Assembly (ML to recommend and oversee development projects in their constituencies.

The NMFT Conference, launched in 2018, aims to strengthen global efforts in combating terrorism financing and fostering international cooperation. The 4th NMFT Conference was recently held in Germany.

The six properties added to India's tentative UNESCO list include Kanger Valley National Park, Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, Gupta Temples, and the Bundelas' palace-fortresses.

The 'UN80 Initiative' was launched by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to improve the organization's efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance cost-effectiveness in response to the growing financial crisis and global uncertainty.