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Soft-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 […]
Read MoreGreat Indian Bustard Chicks Shifted to Rewilding Tunnel
Great Indian Bustard Chicks Shifted to Rewilding Tunnel Context In a first for the conservation programme, three captive-bred Great Indian […]
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Island Project: Strategic Imperative or Commercial Venture?
Great Nicobar Island Project: Strategic Imperative or Commercial Venture? Context A debate has emerged over the Great Nicobar Island Development […]
Read MoreGI Tag Dispute: Rajasthan Challenges GI Status for Unjha Jeera and Saunf
GI Tag Dispute: Rajasthan Challenges GI Status for Unjha Jeera and Saunf Context Farmers and traders from Rajasthan have opposed […]
Read MoreWhy Assam Faces Severe Floods
Why Assam is Witnessing Unprecedented Flooding Context Assam has been experiencing one of its most severe flood events in recent […]
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute: TN–Karnataka Talks
Cauvery Water Dispute: Tamil Nadu – Karnataka Talks Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has initiated direct discussions […]
Read MoreSal Heartwood Borer Outbreak
Sal Heartwood Borer Context The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought approval to remove nearly 1.5 lakh sal trees in […]
Read MoreNature-Based Social Prescribing
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Rice Cultivation Context A recent study has identified India’s irrigated rice fields as a significant […]
Read MoreReviving Kutki Cultivation
Reviving Kutki: Sustainable Cultivation of an Endangered Himalayan Medicinal Herb Context Farmers in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, have successfully adopted […]
Read MoreBrahmaputra Course Change & Assam Floods
Assam Floods: Changing Brahmaputra Course Intensifies Flood Crisis Context Severe flooding in Assam has impacted over 9 lakh people, with […]
Read MoreSecuring the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb
Securing the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb Why in News? Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, strategic experts have called for […]
Read MoreAssam Flood Death Toll Rises
Assam Flood Death Toll Rises Why in News? Persistent flooding across eastern Assam has claimed 41 lives, causing extensive damage […]
Read MoreIndia’s Clean Energy Transition
Clean Energy Transition: India’s Path Towards Sustainable Growth Why in News During interactions with Indian policymakers and industry leaders, the […]
Read MoreWhite-bellied Heron Threatened by Hydropower Project
India’s Rarest Heron Faces Threat from Hydropower Development Why in News Conservationists have expressed concerns that a proposed hydropower project […]
Read MoreLong-Duration Energy Storage (LDES)
India’s Green Transition is Missing Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Context India’s electricity demand is rising rapidly, with peak demand touching […]
Read MoreRed Sea & Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Places in News (Red sea) Bab el-Mandeb Strait : A strategic maritime chokepoint at the southern tip of the Arabian […]
Read MoreOdessa & Black Sea
Odessa, Red Sea Odessa (Odesa), Ukraine : A major Black Sea port where the merchant vessel MV Golden […]
Read MoreSolar Storms and Power Grids
Solar Storms and Power Grids A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field caused by […]
Read MoreInvasive Plants Supporting Butterflies
Invasive Plants Supporting Butterflies in Assam (Raimona National Park) A study conducted between 2022 and 2025 documented 220 butterfly […]
Read MoreColobus congoensis (Likweli)
Species in News: Colobus congoensis (Likweli) Researchers have identified Colobus congoensis, commonly known as the Likweli, as a new species […]
Read MoreKen-Betwa Link Project Rehabilitation Issues
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Compensation and Rehabilitation Issues Why in News? Concerns have emerged over alleged irregularities in the compensation and […]
Read MoreIndus Waters Treaty Modernisation
Indus Waters Treaty: Why Modernisation is Being Discussed Why in News? Experts have highlighted the need to modernise the […]
Read MoreLestes paloti Damselfly
Lestes paloti Context: Lestes paloti is a newly identified species of damselfly discovered in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Unique […]
Read MoreProject GIANT (Greenland Ice Sheet Study)
Project GIANT (Greenland Ice Sheet to Atlantic Tipping Points) Project GIANT is a five-year international research programme (2025 to 2030) […]
Read MoreIndian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC) 2026
Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC) 2026 Why in News? The Second Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC), held in Haryana, brought […]
Read MoreMugger Crocodile Deaths Linked to Aldrin Pesticide
Mugger Crocodile Context An expert committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the banned pesticide Aldrin […]
Read MoreSeafloor Spreading: First Direct Observation of Oceanic Crust Formation
Seafloor Spreading: First Direct Observation of Oceanic Crust Formation Context Researchers have recorded the world’s first direct, in-situ observation of […]
Read MoreHigh Mercury Levels Detected in Cosmetics: Health Risks & the Minamata Convention
High Mercury Levels Detected in Cosmetics Context A recent study detected mercury concentrations in certain cosmetic products that were as […]
Read MoreFlash Floods Devastate Pahalgam
Flash Floods Devastate Pahalgam Context A series of cloudburst-triggered flash floods caused widespread destruction in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, damaging […]
Read MoreEl Niño May Become the Strongest Since 1950: Implications for India’s Monsoon
El Niño May Become the Strongest Event Since 1950 Context The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has indicated […]
Read MoreConservation Projects Approved for River Dolphins and Three Other Flagship Species
Conservation Projects Approved for River Dolphins and Three Other Flagship Species Context The National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning […]
Read MoreTribal Women Lead Protests Against Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
Tribal Women Lead Protests Against Ken-Betwa River Linking Project Context Tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh have intensified protests against the […]
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Bavi and the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS)
Super Typhoon Bavi Context Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms of the 2026 Pacific cyclone season, impacted the […]
Read MoreIndia’s First Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT)
India’s First Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) Context The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has introduced India’s […]
Read MoreWayanad Tunnel Disaster Highlights Risks of Infrastructure in Ecologically Fragile Regions
A Perfect Storm: The Wayanad Tunnel Disaster Context Heavy rainfall on 7 July triggered a debris slide at the under-construction […]
Read MoreStudy Finds 20% Decline in Rainfall Across Eastern Indus Basins
Study: Rainfall in Eastern Indus Basins Declined by 20% Since 1951 Context A first-of-its-kind study on the impact of climate […]
Read MoreIndia Develops First Indigenous Topside Ionosphere Reconstruction Model
Topside Ionosphere Reconstruction over India Context: The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), […]
Read MoreDelhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign & Mission 70 Lakh Plantation
Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign and Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Context The Government launched the Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign along with […]
Read MoreFour States Resolve Narmada (Sardar Sarovar) Disputes Through Historic Agreement
Four States Resolve Narmada (Sardar Sarovar) Issues Through Historic Agreement Context The four beneficiary States of the Sardar Sarovar Project […]
Read MoreNeed for a Second Home for Asiatic Lions
India Needs a Second Home for Asiatic Lions Context Although the population of Asiatic lions has increased to around 891, […]
Read MoreBuilding Water Security in a Rapidly Drying India
Building Water Security in a Rapidly Drying India Context An editorial highlights the growing water crisis across Indian cities, from […]
Read MoreIndian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in the Gulf of Aden
Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in Gulf of Aden Context The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a piracy attempt on a merchant […]
Read MoreCentre Explores Tiger Reintroduction in West Bengal
Centre Explores Tiger Reintroduction in West Bengal Context The Centre is exploring the scientific reintroduction of tigers in suitable landscapes […]
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Surge in Ship Traffic
Surge in Ship Traffic Across the Strait of Hormuz Context Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following […]
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project: Development, Environment and Strategic Importance
Great Nicobar Project: Is What Can Be Justified Also Just? Context An editorial examines whether the Great Nicobar Development Project, […]
Read MoreIMD Forecasts Below-Normal July Rainfall
Below-Normal July Rainfall Forecast by IMD Context The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall during July 2026, with […]
Read MoreEco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs): Significance, Challenges and Way Forward
Eco-Sensitive Areas Context: The Karnataka government has requested the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to withdraw […]
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Border Infrastructure Along the LAC
India Strengthens Border Infrastructure Amid Chinese Incursion Concerns Context The Union Government has accelerated the construction of roads, bridges and […]
Read MoreProject Cheetah: Prey Base Assessment in Kuno National Park |
Project Cheetah: Prey Base Assessment in Kuno National Park Context A recent assessment under Project Cheetah found that goats and […]
Read MoreRadio-Tagged White-rumped Vulture Dies from Electrocution
Radio-tagged White-rumped Vulture Electrocuted Context A captive-bred White-rumped Vulture released into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve landscape died after being electrocuted […]
Read MoreIndia Records Fifth Driest June Since 1901
Fifth Driest June Since 1901 Context India experienced one of its driest Junes since 1901 due to a significant rainfall […]
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