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NBA Releases ABS Funds in Maharashtra
Why in News?
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹68 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework.
Key Points
- ABS Framework Disbursement: The NBA released ₹68 lakh as part of benefits accrued from the commercial utilisation of soil microorganisms under the ABS mechanism.
- Source of Benefits: The disbursement stems from the access and commercial use of soil bacteria (Bacillus genus) for developing probiotic products.
- Fair and Equitable Sharing: The initiative ensures that local communities and custodians of biodiversity receive a share of benefits derived from utilisation of biological resources, aligning with ABS principles.
- Microorganism Applications: About 15 % of ABS applications involve microorganisms, highlighting their significance in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and biotechnology.
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India to Host IICDEM-2026
Why in News?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)-2026 in New Delhi.
Key Points
- Organiser: The conference is being organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Purpose: A platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in election management and democratic governance
- Theme: The conference will carry forward the agenda of “Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world”.
- It reflects India’s role as Chair of the Council of Member States of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026.
- Sessions: The conference will feature the Election Management Body (EMB) Leaders’ Plenary, working group meetings, launch of ECINet, and thematic discussions on global electoral standards and innovations.
- Leadership: The conference will be led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar.
Election Management Body (EMB): An authority responsible for conducting, managing, and supervising elections in a country.
