Mount Semeru, the most active of Indonesia’s live volcanoes, erupted recently.

About Mount Semeru

• Location: East Java Island
  • Currently the highest volcano on Java island.
  • Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active belt.
• Type: Stratovolcano
• Other recent  volcanic eruptions in Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, Merapi Volcano etc.

Karnataka issued safety advisory after cases of “brain-eating amoeba” infection were reported in Kerala.

About Brain-eating amoeba

• It lives throughout the world in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes, rivers and hot springs and soil.
• People who become infected by this amoeba develop a condition called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). 
  • It is a very serious infection of the central nervous system that’s almost always fatal.
• Most common way of being infected by this type of amoeba happens when infected water goes into the nose.
  • Infection does not spread from person to person or by drinking contaminated water.

Meerut Bugle has earned a GI tag.

About The Meerut Bugle

• It dates back to the late 19th century and is closely linked with India’s evolving military tradition.
• Material: Handcrafted using high-quality brass and is known for its durability and tonal accuracy.
• Uses: regimental bands, military academies, and ceremonial events nationwide.

Benefits of GI Tag: provides legal protection to the producers of the product by preventing others from using the name or reputation of the product without permission, enhances market value and brand equity etc.

RBI Announces UPI–TIPS (TARGET Instant Payment Settlement) Interlinkage to Enhance Cross-Border Payments with Euro Area.

About UPI–TIPS Interlinkage

• TIPS is the instant payment system operated by the Eurosystem.
• The proposed interlinkage aims to facilitate cross-border remittances between India and the Euro Area and is expected to benefit users of both jurisdictions.
• It is in alignment with the G20 Roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments, with a focus on cheaper, efficient, more transparent and more accessible remittances.

Recently Sagar Kavach exercise  was conducted  along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline.

About Sagar Kavach 

• About: it is a Biannual coastal security exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
• Objective: to assess preparedness of in handling coastal security emergencies, preventing attacks on vital coastal installations and strengthening the multi-layered Coastal Security Network
  • It also sought to enhance synergy among central and state stakeholders responsible for coastal and maritime security.

CISF has been designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) for seaports under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. 

• An RSO acts as a regulator for seaport security.
• ISPS Code is a comprehensive set of mandatory measures to enhance maritime security, implemented through IMO via the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

About CISF 

• Ministry - Part of central armed police force(CAPF) under the Union Home Ministry
• Legal backing and origin - Act of Parliament i.e Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 
• Headed by: Indian Police Service officer with the rank of Director-General
• Role - Provides security to Airport, Government Building, Monuments, during Disaster, VIP and critical installations like Delhi Metro, Department of Space, the Department of Atomic Energy,etc. in addition to traditional role of providing industrial security.

Recently, COP30 Presidency released a draft of the UAE JTWP under the Paris Agreement.

About UAE JTWP

• What is it - It is a work programme under United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for just transition.
  • JTWP promotes climate resilience while reducing inequality and establishing quality jobs.
• Background: COP27 to UNFCCC established a work programme on just transition in 2022.
  • It was operationalized at COP28 as United Arab Emirates JTWP in 2023.
• As part of JTWP 2 dialogues and one ministerial meeting are held each year.

India launched  “National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025”

• It is developed under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY )
• PM-MKSSY is a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada for formalization of the fisheries sector and supporting fisheries micro and small enterprises.
• Objective: To establish a national digital traceability system that enhances food safety, sustainability, and global market access.
• The framework outlines a comprehensive strategy to unify fragmented traceability practices by integrating digital tools such as blockchain, IoT, QR codes and GPS.
• It will enable real-time, end-to-end tracking of Seafood products from ‘farm to plate’ and ‘catch to consumer’.

SFIO has instituted safeguards to prevent impersonation or misuse of its Summons/Notices, requiring officers to issue them digitally except in exceptional circumstances.

About SFIO (HQ- New Delhi)

• It is a multi-disciplinary investigating agency which investigates and prosecutes complex corporate frauds.
• Status: granted Statutory status under Companies Act, 2013.
• Ministry:  Ministry of Corporate affairs 
• Headed by: Director (not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the government of India).
• Note: If a case is  assigned to  SFIO , no other agency of the Central or State Government shall proceed with its investigation.