Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Army Modernization, Space Missions, Plastics Treaty and Climate Agreements
The Indian Army is changing by adding drones to help fight better.
A space mission with an Indian astronaut had to fix a problem before going to space, showing how safety comes first.
A new report warns about the dangers of tiny plastics and calls for countries to work together to solve the problem.
Also, there are efforts to make trains safer for elephants in India.
Lastly, a court clarified that the Kyoto Protocol, an old agreement about climate change, is still important.
Indian Army is overhauling with drones and counter-UAV systems integrated at battalion level.
Axiom-4 mission was delayed due to safety concerns; ISRO's intervention helped to fix a crack.
A new report in The Lancet highlights the dangers of microplastics and calls for a global treaty.
A joint survey has proposed solutions to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks across India.
The ICJ ruling clarifies the continued relevance of the Kyoto Protocol despite the Paris Agreement.
- Who
- Involved entities include the Indian Army, ISRO, the Axiom-4 mission crew, scientists and the UN.
- What
- Various news include Indian Army's overhaul, the Axiom-4 mission, risks of microplastics, elephant safety on railways and the Kyoto Protocol.
- When
- The events are reported between late May and early August 2025.
- Where
- Events span globally, including India, the US and international spaces.
- Why
- The events aim to enhance defense capabilities, ensure mission safety, address environmental concerns and clarify international climate law.
Arguments for Plastic Regulations
Differing Views on Plastics Treaty
Global Plastics Treaty
Arguments for Plastic Regulations
The Lancet report emphasized the need for interventions to reduce dangers from plastics pollution and the need for a global treaty.
Differing Views on Plastics Treaty
Negotiations are ongoing in Geneva regarding the scope and nature of the agreement on plastic pollution, with serious differences persisting.
- Axiom-4 Launch Date
- June 25
- Kyoto Protocol
- 1997
- Microplastics Chemicals
- 16,000+
- Elephant Deaths 2009-2024
- 186
- Ramsar COP15 Location
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
