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Mekedatu Reservoir and the Cauvery Water Dispute
Mekedatu Reservoir and the Cauvery Water Dispute Context Karnataka has identified 2,500 acres of alternative land in connection with its […]
Read MoreBay of Bengal Cyclone Risk and Disaster Preparedness
Bay of Bengal Cyclone Risk and Disaster Preparedness Context Andhra Pradesh accelerated its recovery efforts following Cyclone Arnab, while authorities […]
Read MoreBhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and the North Bengal Risk Corridor
Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and the North Bengal Risk Corridor Context A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan […]
Read MoreCyclone Arnab, Odisha Landslides and Post Cyclone Flood Management
Cyclone Arnab, Odisha Landslides and Post Cyclone Flood Management Context Heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab resulted in flooding across […]
Read MoreSiang Megadam Protests, Arunachal Border Security and Brahmaputra Hydropolitics
Siang Megadam Protests, Arunachal Border Security and Brahmaputra Hydropolitics Context Protests in Arunachal Pradesh against the proposed Siang hydropower project […]
Read MoreCyclone Arnab and Post Cyclone Flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Cyclone Arnab and Post Cyclone Flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Context Cyclone Arnab caused severe flooding and widespread damage […]
Read MoreTraditional Surangam Water Harvesting System Revival in Kasaragod
Traditional Surangam Water Harvesting System Revival in Kasaragod Context Eight gram panchayats in Kerala’s Kasaragod district have planned to restore […]
Read MoreCentre Forms Panel to Probe Death of Young Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno
Centre Forms Panel to Probe Death of Young Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno Context The Union Government constituted a high-level […]
Read MoreHow El Niño Shaped the Path and Intensity of Cyclone Arnab
How El Niño Shaped the Path and Intensity of Cyclone Arnab Context Cyclone Arnab intensified over the Bay of Bengal […]
Read MoreCyclone Arnab: Bay of Bengal Warning and Evacuations Along the Eastern Coast
Cyclone Arnab: Bay of Bengal Warning and Evacuations Along the Eastern Coast Context The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that […]
Read MoreArunachal Protests Against the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project
Arunachal Protests Against the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project Context Protests against the proposed Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project, also referred to […]
Read MoreDeclining Camel Population in Kutch: Threats to Traditional Livelihoods and Grassland Habitats
Declining Camel Population in Kutch: Threats to Traditional Livelihoods and Grassland Habitats Context Kutch district in Gujarat, once recognised for […]
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh and Odisha Prepare for a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm as IMD Issues Alerts
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Prepare for a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm as IMD Issues Alerts Context A well marked low […]
Read MoreKamala Hydropower Project: Forest Diversion and 23 Lakh Trees
Kamala Hydropower Project: Forest Diversion and 23 Lakh Trees Context NHPC has sought forest clearance for the proposed Kamala Hydropower […]
Read MoreBig Cat Conservation Outside Protected Areas
Big Cat Conservation Outside Protected Areas Context Wildlife conservation efforts need to extend beyond the boundaries of national parks and […]
Read MoreWhale Strandings on India’s West Coast and Marine Biodiversity Gaps
Whale Strandings on India’s West Coast and Marine Biodiversity Gaps Context Historical records of whale strandings along the Gujarat coast […]
Read MoreEndangered Orangutans and Forest Loss in Indonesia
Endangered Orangutans and Forest Loss in Indonesia Context An Indian Express World report highlights the conservation challenges faced by orangutans […]
Read MoreKigali Amendment at 10: India’s Challenge as Demand for Cooling Rises
Kigali Amendment at 10: India’s Challenge as Demand for Cooling Rises Context Ten years after the adoption of the Kigali […]
Read MoreJ&K High Court Bans Motorboats on Dal Lake, Directs Exploration of Electric Engines
J&K High Court Bans Motorboats on Dal Lake, Directs Exploration of Electric Engines Context The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh […]
Read MoreChandigarh’s Sukhna Wetland Designated as a Ramsar Site
Chandigarh’s Sukhna Wetland Designated as a Ramsar Site Context Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh received Ramsar site designation in October 2026, […]
Read MoreSound and Fury: Green Crackers Have Limited Impact on Air and Noise Pollution
Sound and Fury: Green Crackers Have Limited Impact on Air and Noise Pollution . Context: Why in News? As Delhi […]
Read MoreWWF Wildlife Population Decline: Understanding the Living Planet Index
WWF Wildlife Population Decline: Understanding the Living Planet Index Context A commentary published in The Hindu examines WWF findings on […]
Read MoreKuno Cheetah Cub Mortality and Reintroduction Monitoring
Kuno Cheetah Cub Mortality and Reintroduction Monitoring Context An eight month old cub of a cheetah brought from Namibia was […]
Read MoreCauvery Water Sharing: Supreme Court Questions Water Deficit During Drought
Cauvery Water Sharing: Supreme Court Questions Water Deficit During Drought Context Tamil Nadu sought the release of pending Cauvery water, […]
Read MoreKulsi Hydropower Project: Tribal Consent and River Ecology
Kulsi Hydropower Project: Tribal Consent and River Ecology Context: Why in News? Communities from Assam and Meghalaya have jointly opposed […]
Read MoreBamboo Plantations Replace Poppy Cultivation in Manipur’s Forests
Bamboo Plantations Replace Poppy Cultivation in Manipur’s Forests Context: Why in News? The Manipur Forest Department has undertaken bamboo plantation […]
Read MoreVery Strong El Niño and the Forecast to Action Gap
Very Strong El Niño and the Forecast to Action Gap Context The World Meteorological Organization assessed the probability of the […]
Read MoreBundelkhand Irrigation Projects and Displacement
Bundelkhand Irrigation Projects and Displacement Context Tribal and farming communities in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna and Chhatarpur districts continued their Jal […]
Read MoreSiang Hydropower Project: Balancing Energy Security, Ecology and Community Consent
Siang Hydropower Project: Balancing Energy Security, Ecology and Community Consent Context Youth organisations in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang region have opposed […]
Read MoreWhy is Buxa Bringing Tigers Back?
Why is Buxa Bringing Tigers Back? Context The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal has initiated a phased tiger reintroduction […]
Read MoreFather from Botswana, Mother from India: Five Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno
Father from Botswana, Mother from India: Five Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno Context A cheetah born in India to a […]
Read MoreBird Islands
Bird Islands Context Two captive bred Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) were released into the wild at Desert National Park, Rajasthan, […]
Read MoreFirst International Cargo Vessel Leaves Assam Since 1947
First International Cargo Vessel Leaves Assam Since 1947 Context A cargo vessel carrying 540 metric tonnes of methanol travelled from […]
Read MoreFlying Butterflies Use Wing Patterns to Confuse Predators
Flying Butterflies Use Wing Patterns to Confuse Predators CONTEXT Researchers studying high-speed footage of butterflies found that their wing patterns […]
Read MoreCM Lays Foundation for Waste Processing and Biogas Plants
CM Lays Foundation for Waste Processing and Biogas Plants CONTEXT New waste processing facilities, along with a 300btonne perbday biogas […]
Read MoreTiger Reintroduction in Buxa
Tiger Reintroduction in Buxa CONTEXT A tigress captured in Bihar is set to become the first of seven tigers proposed […]
Read MoreSuper El Niño and Ecosystem Monitoring
Super El Niño and Ecosystem Monitoring CONTEXT Forecasts suggested the possibility of a strong to very strong El Niño continuing […]
Read MoreGreat Indian Bustard Rewilding Pilot
Great Indian Bustard Rewilding Pilot CONTEXT Two captive bred male Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks have been prepared for a […]
Read MoreStandardised Names on the Ladakh Map
Standardised Names on the Ladakh Map CONTEXT The Union Government, in coordination with the Ladakh administration, has standardised the […]
Read MoreFAO State of the World’s Forests 2026
FAO State of the World’s Forests 2026 Context Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released its flagship report, State of […]
Read MoreNational Coastal Mission 2.0
National Coastal Mission 2.0 Context The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the implementation guidelines for the […]
Read MoreDrought Amid Monsoon and Cross Border Flood Risk: Marathwada and the Gandak
Drought Amid Monsoon and Cross Border Flood Risk: Marathwada and the Gandak Context Parts of drought affected Marathwada required water […]
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project: Locus Standi, Judicial Review and Ecological Concerns
Great Nicobar Project: Locus Standi, Judicial Review and Ecological Concerns Context The Union Government approached the Supreme Court seeking a […]
Read MoreUN Sea Level Declaration
UN Sea Level Declaration Context On September 24, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a Political Declaration addressing the growing […]
Read MoreKasturirangan Report on Western Ghats and Livelihood Concerns: Karnataka CM
Kasturirangan Report on Western Ghats and Livelihood Concerns: Karnataka CM Context Karnataka has raised concerns regarding the implementation of the […]
Read MoreHimalayan Monal and Noise Pollution
Himalayan Monal and Noise Pollution Context A recent study conducted in the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary examined how human generated […]
Read MoreRing tailed Lemur
Ring tailed Lemur Context Two ring tailed lemurs reportedly stolen from Gazipur Safari Park in Bangladesh were traced to Vantara […]
Read MoreWorld Ozone Day
World Ozone Day Context World Ozone Day is observed annually on 16 September to commemorate the signing of the Montreal […]
Read MoreKishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute
Kishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute Context Six States, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan, […]
Read MoreIndrayani River (Maharashtra)
Indrayani River (Maharashtra) Context A significant fish mortality incident has been reported in the Indrayani River near the Alandi temple […]
Read MoreSoft-Coral Slumping
Soft-Coral Slumping Context: Researchers observed extensive soft-coral slumping in waters off the southern coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. About […]
Read MoreIndian Social Spider (Stegodyphus sarasinorum)
Indian Social Spider (Stegodyphus sarasinorum) Research significance: Indian researchers have published the first molecular profile of the venom gland of […]
Read MoreSlumping: An Emerging Threat to Soft Corals
Slumping: An Emerging Threat to Soft Corals Context A phenomenon known as “slumping” has been observed among soft corals around […]
Read MoreFive Young Orangutans Rescued in Odisha
Five Young Orangutans Rescued in Odisha Context The Odisha Forest Department rescued five young orangutans from a casuarina plantation in […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Refuses Further Extension to Aravalli Panel
Supreme Court Refuses Further Extension to Aravalli Panel Context The Supreme Court declined to grant another six month extension to […]
Read MoreIndia – China and the Brahmaputra: Managing a Shared River
India – China and the Brahmaputra: Managing a Shared River Why in News China’s proposed hydropower project on the lower […]
Read MoreA More Accurate World Map
A More Accurate World Map The United Nations has endorsed a resolution encouraging wider use of the Equal Earth projection, […]
Read MoreNorthern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) Context The Northern Goshawk, locally known as “Baaz”, was recently sighted in Punjab. It holds particular […]
Read MoreNepal Begins Safer Reconstruction After Catastrophic Floods
Nepal Begins Safer Reconstruction After Catastrophic Floods Context Nepal has initiated an assessment of its reconstruction requirements following catastrophic floods […]
Read MoreSone River Agreement Revives Inter State Water Cooperation
Sone River Agreement Revives Inter State Water Cooperation Context Bihar and Jharkhand have reached an understanding on the sharing of […]
Read MoreVery Strong El Niño May Intensify the Risk of Compound Climate Disasters
Very Strong El Niño May Intensify the Risk of Compound Climate Disasters Context The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has cautioned […]
Read MoreFragile Himalayas, Competing Priorities: Why Dam-Building Raises Red Flags
Fragile Himalayas, Competing Priorities: Why Dam-Building Raises Red Flags Background A glacier collapse along the China Tibet border that triggered […]
Read MoreBihar’s Concerns Over Ganga Treaty to Be Factored In
Bihar’s Concerns Over Ganga Treaty to Be Factored In Background Bihar has flagged issues with the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water […]
Read MoreRiver Linking Is Not the Solution
River Linking Is Not the Solution Context The debate over river linking has resurfaced amid growing concerns about water shortages […]
Read MoreRobots Deployed to Tackle Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake
Robots Deployed to Tackle Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake Context The rapid proliferation of invasive water hyacinth in Vembanad […]
Read MoreTamil Nadu Releases Water from Mettur Dam for Samba Cultivation
Tamil Nadu Releases Water from Mettur Dam for Samba Cultivation Context The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister released water from the […]
Read MoreBarrier Lakes
Barrier Lakes Context Nepal, which is still dealing with the consequences of severe flooding, is facing another potential flood hazard […]
Read MoreHanging Glaciers
Hanging Glaciers Context A recent study has identified 219 hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin of Uttarakhand. The findings highlight […]
Read MoreDung Beetles Prefer Dog Dung, but Their Offspring Pay the Price
Dung Beetles Prefer Dog Dung, but Their Offspring Pay the Price Context A recent study has found that dung beetles […]
Read MoreVulture Conservation: Relocation of Livestock Carcasses
Vulture Conservation: Relocation of Livestock Carcasses Context A decade old study from Dehradun indicates that relocating livestock carcasses away from […]
Read MoreHimalayan Tragedy: Bhotekoshi Flood and Rock Ice Avalanche
Himalayan Tragedy: Bhotekoshi Flood and Rock Ice Avalanche Context A devastating flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River region has prompted scientists […]
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River
Cauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River The Cauvery (Kaveri) River is one of the major rivers of peninsular India. […]
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project and the Shompen Tribe
Great Nicobar Project and the Shompen Tribe Context Tribal representatives have raised concerns over the impact of the ₹91,000 crore […]
Read MoreIndian Vulture Released at Sri Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary
Indian Vulture Released at Sri Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary Context A six month old Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) was successfully released […]
Read MoreIndia – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC
India – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC Why in News? Amid fresh allegations regarding Chinese […]
Read MoreIndia Standardises Names of 27 Geographical Locations in Arunachal Pradesh
India Standardises Names of 27 Geographical Locations in Arunachal Pradesh Why in News? India has officially identified and standardised the […]
Read MoreAI-Powered ‘FarmGuard’ to Tackle Human Wildlife Conflict in Kerala
AI-Powered ‘FarmGuard’ to Tackle Human Wildlife Conflict in Kerala Why in News? Kerala has deployed an AI-enabled ‘FarmGuard’ digital surveillance […]
Read MoreKerala Floods: Rising Losses and the Need for Long-Term Flood Resilience
Kerala Floods: Rising Losses and the Need for Long-Term Flood Resilience Context Following the recent floods in Kerala, the state […]
Read MoreMeghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard
Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard Context The Government of Meghalaya has launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation initiative for […]
Read MoreThe Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion: Balancing Conservation and Development
The Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion: Balancing Conservation and Development Context The Asiatic lion, found exclusively in and around […]
Read MoreGlaw Lake Declared Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site
Glaw Lake Declared Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site Why in News? Glaw Lake has been included in the list of […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Extends 10-km Mining Buffer to All Wetland Reserves
Supreme Court Extends 10-km Mining Buffer to All Wetland Reserves Why in News? The Supreme Court has clarified that the […]
Read MoreZSI Releases India’s First Comprehensive Catalogue of Butterflies and Moths
ZSI Releases India’s First Comprehensive Catalogue of Butterflies and Moths Context The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has published the […]
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Releases Limited Water Amid Distress
Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Releases Limited Water Amid Distress Context Following an improvement in rainfall, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar […]
Read MoreOdisha Seeks Early Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute with Chhattisgarh
Odisha Expresses Hope for Early Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute Context Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed optimism […]
Read MoreCAG Flags Irregularities in Cyclone Amphan Relief Distribution in West Bengal
CAG Flags Irregularities in Cyclone Amphan Relief Distribution in West Bengal Context The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified […]
Read MoreCloudbursts in India: Causes, Impacts and Disaster Preparedness
Cloudbursts in India Context In the wake of recent episodes of extreme rainfall in the Himalayan region, attention has once […]
Read MoreLow-Energy Technology for Biopharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment
Low-Energy Technology for Biopharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment Context Researchers at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus have developed an integrated low-energy wastewater treatment […]
Read MoreCauvery Water Management Authority Upholds Water Release to Tamil Nadu
Cauvery Water Management Authority Upholds Water Release to Tamil Nadu Context The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has endorsed the […]
Read MoreNepal’s Tiger Population Rises to an Estimated 429
Nepal’s Tiger Population Rises to an Estimated 429 Context According to Nepal’s latest nationwide tiger survey, the country’s wild tiger […]
Read MoreSafety of Indian Sailors in the Black Sea
Safety of Indian Sailors in the Black Sea Context The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has reiterated that ensuring the safety […]
Read MoreCWRC Advocates Distress Sharing Formula for Cauvery Water
CWRC Advocates Distress Sharing Formula for Cauvery Water Context Amid continuing disputes over Cauvery water releases, the Cauvery Water Regulation […]
Read MoreDelhi Jal Board Clears ₹4,500 Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects
Delhi Jal Board Clears ₹4,500 Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects Context The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved Yamuna rejuvenation projects […]
Read MoreCentre Reissues Draft Notification on Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area
Centre Reissues Draft Notification on Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has […]
Read MoreCWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu
CWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu Context The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed Karnataka to […]
Read MoreWestern Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA): Expert Panel Gets One-Year Extension
Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA): Expert Panel Gets One-Year Extension Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]
Read MoreReimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996)
Reimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996) Context The 1996 Ganga Water Treaty between India and Bangladesh is […]
Read MoreAssam Floods: The Search for a Long-Term Solution
Assam Floods: The Search for a Long-Term Solution Context The recurring floods in Assam have once again become a major […]
Read MoreRayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub
Rayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub Context Traditionally known as one of India’s most drought-prone regions, Rayalaseema in Andhra […]
Read MoreU.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence
U.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence Context Following 13 consecutive nights of U.S. military […]
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