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RAMSAR SITES
NEWS: Recently, the Prime Minister welcomed new Ramsar sites at Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand. Location Patna Bird Sanctuary – Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. Chhari-Dhand – Kut...
JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN BIRD SANCTUARY
NEWS: The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as India’s 100th Ramsar site. About India’s 100th Ramsar Site: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary ...
INDIA REQUIRES ADEQUATE CLIMATE FINANCING
NEWS: India requires adequate climate financing for energy transition, emissions reduction, climate adaptation and sustainable development. Government Initiatives Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs)&ag...
NEW CASCADE FROG SPECIES
NEWS: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India recorded a new-to-science cascade-dwelling frog species from hill-stream habitats in Nagaland’s Kiphire district ABOUT The newly disco...
INDIA'S SOLAR POWER OUTPUT
NEWS: A study published in Nature Sustainability found that air pollution reduced India's solar power generation by 9.6% in 2023. CONTEXT Loss was equivalent to approximately 15 Terawatt-hours ...
COKING COAL
NEWS: Government notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under MMDR Act, 1957 ABOUT Coking coal has been included in Part D of First Schedule of MMDR (Mineral under the Mines and...
DRAGONFLY
NEWS: A rare dragonfly species named Gynacantha khasiaca has been rediscovered in: Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Species Details Gynacantha khasiaca is: A rare species of dragonfly. I...
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM (ECLSS)
NEWS: ISRO’s Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for the Gaganyaan missionà Designed to artificially recreate Earth-like sea-level conditions to sustain astronauts in lo...
PANGOLIN TRAFFICKING
NEWS: PLoS Biologyà developed a DNA-based “genetic map” that can accurately trace the origin and trafficking routes of illegally traded pangolins, strengthening efforts to combat gl...
THE ASIATIC LIONS
NEWS: Union Environment of Indiaà inaugurated the ‘Lion’ Species Spotlight Programme at Sasan Gir, Gujarat. ABOUT · &nb...
SATELLITE TAGGED GANGES SOFT SHELL TURTLE RELEASED IN KAZIRANGA
NEWS: India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle was released in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam. Satellite Tagging Satellite tagging is a scientific meth...
BAKSA HONEY
NEWS: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever export of 20 Metric Tons of ODOP honey from Assam’s Aspirational District, Baks...
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (SWM) RULES, 2026
NEWS: Overlap of the SWM Rules, 2026 à can undermine federalism and local self-governance through excessive centralisation. ABOUT The Rules are framed under the Environment (Protection) Act,...
Tapir
NEWS: World Tapir Day is celebrated on April 27. General Features Tapirs are large herbivorous mammals. Called “living fossils” → lineage dates back millions of years. A...
India’s First Green Methanol Plant (Kutch)
NEWS: India is setting up its first green methanol plant using an invasive weed Prosopis juliflora in Kutch (Gujarat). Prosopis juliflora Origin: Mexico Known as: Gando Baval (Kutch), Vil...
Tiger Population Increases in India
Latest census shows increase in tiger population.
UN Climate Summit 2026 Highlights
Global leaders met to discuss climate action and sustainability goals.
The River Basin Management Scheme
NEWS: The Government of Indiaà approved the continuation of the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31 About The RBM Schemeà Scientific an...
Tribal Ecological Communitarianism
NEWS: Tribal Ecological Communitarianism (TEC)à serve as a sustainable alternative to mainstream economic models driven by capital accumulation and profit maximisation. Features of Tribal Ecol...
Rove Beetle
NEWS: Three Rove Beetle Species Discovered in Arunachal PradeshContext (IT): Scientists discovered three new rove beetle species in Arunachal Pradesh. CONTEXT Etymology: All three species belong ...
Joha Rice
NEWS: India has facilitated the export of 25 metric tonnes of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy JOHA RICE Joha riceà Short-grain aromatic rice variety &agra...
‘Black Rain’
NEWS: The capital of Tehran reportedly experienced “black rain” after airstrikes by Israel targeted oil refineries and storage facilities in Iran ABOUT Israeli air forcesà targe...
India’s Cheetah Population Reaches 53
NEWS: India’s cheetah population has reached 53 after a Namibian cheetah gave birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park Extinction of Cheetahs in India The Cheetah became extinct in India in 19...
State of the Environment in India, 2026 report
NEWS: The ‘State of India’s Environment 2026’ report was released recently. about Released by:The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)à consistently brought out annual...
Carbon Capture and Utilisation(CCU) Technologies
NEWS: Recently many countries have developed technologies to capture carbon and utilize it, and it is important to know about the CCU mechanisms Carbon Capture and Utilisation CCU – Carbon C...
GLOBAL WARMING AND POLLUTION
NEWS: Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature: Ecological discolouration — large-scale changes in the colours of oceans, forests, plants, insects, birds, and coral...
HIMALAYAN GRIFFON (GYPS HIMALAYENSIS)
News: The Himalayan Griffon is a large Old World vulture species found in high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and Central Asia. It was recently spotted in Melghat (Amravati, Maharashtra) due to the...
NILGIRI TAHR
NEWS: The Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain ungulate (hoofed mammal) found only in the southern Western Ghats of India. Key Identity: Scientific Name: Nilgiritragus hylocrius Also called: Nilgiri Ibex /...
BNHS TO RELEASE 6 CRITICALLY ENDANGERED VULTURES IN ASSAM
NEWS: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)—India’s premier wildlife research organization àwill release six captive-bred critically endangered vulturesàsignificant becau...
RARE EARTH MAGNETS
NEWS: India is in talks with companies to establish stockpiles and boost domestic production of rare earth magnets, offering fiscal incentives to reduce dependence on China, which currently controls 9...
CLIMATE CHANGE & SHRINKING GRAZING LANDS
NEWs: Scientistsàprojected that due to climate change (changes in temperature, rainfall, and humidity), the world may lose 36–50% of climatically suitable grazing land by 2100, especially...
LYRIOTHEMIS KERALENSIS
NEWS: Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis keralensis, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala. ABOUT It is a new species of dragonfly...
MINOR FOREST PRODUCE (MFP)
NEWS: Government procurement of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has fallen by about 92% in 2024–25 compared to the previous year (2023–24) Minor Forest Produce (...
LOGGERHEAD TURTLE
NEWS: Warmer oceans, depleting food sourcesà affecting the reproductive patterns, migration routes, and even body size of the Loggerhead turtle. ABOUT A species of oceanic sea turtle Belon...
AIR QUALITY WORSENS
NEWS: Bengaluru sees rise in respiratory illnesses as air quality worsens Highlights 3,891 patients took treatment for respiratory illnesses under the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) between ...
DOLPHIN CENSUS
NEWS: Odishaàrecorded its highest marine dolphin population in five years, with 765 individuals counted in the 2026 state-wide census ABOUT The Dolphin Census àAnnual scientific popu...
INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEM (IFS)
NEWS: The Union Agriculture Minister urged scientists to develop Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) for small farmers About Synergistic approachà integrating multiple components: crops, lives...
MOUNT ACONCAGUA
News: India’s Defence Minister flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. Location & Physiography Western Argentina, near the border with Chile Aconc...
FOREST FIRES RAGE IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH AND NAGALAND
NEWS: Forest fires burn for nearly a week across Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Blazes reported in Lohit valley, Walong and Dzukou Valley regions ABOUT Forest fires in the North East: Surface fires...
OLIVE RIDLEY DEATHS RAISE
NEWS: This news highlights conservation concerns related to Olive Ridley sea turtles during their nesting season along the Andhra Pradesh coast, particularly near Visakhapatnam. Olive Ridley Turtles ...
GREAT NICOBAR ISLAND PROJECT
NEWS: As approvals near for components of the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project, the Nicobar Tribal Council has alleged coercion by the district administration to relinq...
BEE CORRIDOR
NEWS: India’s first dedicated ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways-->announced by The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) About ‘Bee Corridors’àl...
STRAIT OF HORMUZ
NEWS: Iran temporarily shut parts of the Strait of Hormuz to conduct live-fire military drills named “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz.” ABOUT Oil transit chokepoint. It is a nar...
WETLANDS AS A NATIONAL PUBLIC GOOD
NEWS: Wetlands should be treated as a national public good, not as vacant land or real estate reserves. They are essential for water security, flood control, biodiversity World Wetlands Day 2026 O...
INDIA’S FIRST VULTURE CONSERVATION PORTAL
News: India’s first vulture conservation portal launched in Assam. Developed by We Foundation India in collaboration with Gauhati University (Dept. of Zoology)' vulture conservation portal A...
POLAR VORTEX
NEWS: Southward expansion of polar vortex brings extreme cold to United States ABOUT The polar vortex is a large, persistent area of low pressure and extremely cold air that circulates around the...
DIGITAL CLIMATE ATLAS
news: Government launches Digital Climate Atlas, marking 15 years of NICRA ABOUT Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA-India) has been launched to help farmers plan for climate...
HIMALAYAN ECOCIDE
NEWS: Reckless infrastructure development in the fragile Himalayas, especially the Char Dham road project, is accelerating ecological collapse and disasters, and must be replaced by disaster-resilient...
PROJECT DOLPHIN
News: Second Rangewide Estimation of Riverine and Estuarine Dolphins launched under Project Dolphin About Project Dolphin Launched: 15th August 2020. Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme: Development...
COPPER
NEWS: Recently, copper prices touched a fresh alltime high (ATH) in December, with prices crossing USD 12,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME). This reflects rising global demand, especial...
UNION GOVT. PANEL & DUGONG CONSERVATION CENTRE
NEWS: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has asked the Tamil Nadu government to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Co...
ARTICLE 6 IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR INDIA
News: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is strategically important for India, especially after it became fully operational at COP29. It highlights how carbon markets under Article 6 can help India achi...
RESCUE OPERATIONS UNDER KARUNA ABHIYAN-2026
NEWS: Gujarat Chief Minister reviewed rescue operations under Karuna Abhiyan-2026 during the Uttarayan festival after a surge in bird injuries caused by kite strings, highlighting the state’s la...
THE LIVING ROOT BRIDGES
news: India has formally submitted to UNESCO the nomination dossier for Meghalaya’s living root bridges, designated as the “Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape,” for conside...
KAZIRANGA ELEVATED CORRIDOR PROJECT
NEWS: The Prime Minister visited Assam and laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,957 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project and also flagged off two Amrit Bharat trains Key Features Length: 86...
VULTURE SAFE ZONES (VSZS)
NEWS: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department informed the Madras High Court that it has started the process of creating Vulture Safe Zones (VSZs). The first VSZ will be established in the Moyar River Valley...
INDIA MUST FOCUS ON AI AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
NEWS: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being widely discussed for its benefits in healthcare, agriculture, governance, etc., its environmental costs are largely ignored. The article argues that I...
MIYAWAKI METHOD
NEWS: The Miyawaki Method is a scientific afforestation technique used to create dense, fast-growing, and self-sustaining forests in a very small area, especially useful in urban and degraded landscap...
CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE (CRA)
News: India is fast-tracking the expansion of climate-resilient agriculture to counter the growing threats posed by climate change to food security, rain-dependent farming, and farmers’ incomes ...
INDIA’S PROGRESS ON CLIMATE TARGETS
News: India has largely met its headline climate commitments made under the Paris Agreement especially on Emissions intensity reduction, Non-fossil power capacity, Forest carbon sinks (on paper). Howe...