16 May 2021. Introduction: Tauktae is the first cyclone of 2021. The IMD has predicted that Tauktae cyclone will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and then later into a Very Severe Cyclonic storm. It is expected to be the strongest in the west coast in two decades. Some facts: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

14 May 2021.  18 elephants died in the Bamuni hillock in the Kundoli Proposed Reserve Forest under the Kathiatoli range, situated close to the border of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong districts recently. Details of the incident: The Barmuni hill, where the lightning struck and killed the elephants do not have thick vegetation. It is barren. […]

14 May 2021. Ocean Rewilding is expected to come up in COP26. A network of 68 European organisations are working together to find ways to reinvigorate the marine life of the earth. What is Rewilding of the ocean? Rewilding is restoring the ocean to its natural uncultivated state. This is done by introducing animal or […]

14 May 2021. Introduction: Whitley Awards are called “Green Oscar”. In 2021, the Whitley Award was won by Nuklu Phom of Nagaland. He is the only Indian to receive the award. About Whitley Awards Whitley Awards are presented annually by the Whitley Fund for Nature. It is presented to recognise grass root level conservation leaders. […]

13 May 2021 Introduction A private firm Verisk Maplecroft has found that the Asian cities face the greatest risk from environmental issues. This includes natural disasters and air pollution. Highlights of the report Of the hundred most vulnerable cities, ninety-nine are located in Asia. Of the 100, around thirty-seven are in China and forty three […]

13 May 2021. Introduction: Vineyard Wind Project is the first major offshore wind farm that is to power 400,000 homes. The project aims to install 84 turbines in the Atlantic Ocean. It is to be set up 12 Nautical miles off the coast of Matha’s Vineyard. Highlights of the Project The project is capable of […]

13 May 2021. Introduction: The Pacific Football Fish also known as the “Monster looking fish “was recently spotted on a California coast. It is usually found in deep sea. It is black in colour and very rare to find near the coast or washed away in coastal areas as they live in deep seas. About […]

12 May 2021. Introduction: The Wildlife Institute of India recently conducted a “Monkey Census” in the state of Haryana. Highlights of the census: The “Monkey Census” was a part of the “Wildlife Census of Haryana-2021”. This in turn is a part of the Wildlife Census 2021. The unique feature of the “Monkey Census” is that […]

11 May 2021. Introduction: The International Energy Agency recently released the “2021 Renewable Energy Market Update”. The Agency has increased its forecast for the global growth of solar energy and wind energy by 25%. The report reveals that 280 GW of the renewable energy was installed in 2020. This is 45% increase as compared to […]

11 May 2021. Introduction: UNICEF and The Assam State Disaster Management Agency have jointly developed an Online Flood Reporting System.Now Assam becomes the first state to adopt digital reporting system to find out impact indicators during floods. Highlights of the System The new system will report flood levels in Assam on a daily basis. Earlier, […]