April 15, 2024 Introduction: Madhya Pradesh is leading the Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP) with over 500 land parcels approved for tree plantation across 10 states in the past two months. A total of 10,000 hectares of land have been identified for the programme by these states. The approved degraded forest land for plantation/greening exercises […]

Introduction: A devastating forest fire in the Sulthan Bathery forest range under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala destroyed nearly 100 hectares of land Recently. The fire began in Karassery and quickly spread to other areas within the sanctuary, including Kumbram Kolly, Ezhekkar, Narikkolly, and Kottanode. Three units of Fire and Rescue Services responded to […]

April 13, 2024 Introduction: The Centre will issue an advisory to all states and union territories to ensure workers’ welfare during expected heatwave days this summer. The advisory will include measures such as rescheduling work hours, providing regular health checkups, cool places for rest, and adequate water. The Labour Ministry has also directed autonomous bodies […]