January 28, 2025. Introduction: Recent events in Baddal village, Jammu and Kashmir, have raised serious health concerns. Seventeen residents died under mysterious circumstances. Initial symptoms included fever and respiratory issues. Doctors suspect organophosphate poisoning as the likely cause. Medical teams have responded swiftly to this crisis, treating patients with atropine, a known antidote for organophosphate […]

January 28, 2025 Introduction: India has recently celebrated achievement with Indore and Udaipur becoming the first cities from the country to be accredited as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention. This recognition marks the importance of wetlands in urban areas and the need for their conservation. The announcement came just before World Wetlands Day, showcasing […]

January 28,2025 Introduction: The Olive Ridley turtles are an endangered species known for their unique mass nesting behaviour, termed “arribada.” In 2024, these turtles skipped the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha, nesting site. However, experts predict a larger number of nesting this year. The Rushikulya river mouth is one of the primary rookeries in India, alongside Gahirmatha […]

January 28, 2025 Introduction: The Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, which suffered catastrophic damage from a glacier lake outburst flood, is set for reconstruction. The flood resulted in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. An expert committee from the Environment Ministry has proposed a new design that aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency. This […]

January 28, 2025 Introduction: In 2022, over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland underwent a dramatic transformation from crystal blue to brown. This change was triggered by extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures. The lakes, vital for local drinking water and biodiversity, began emitting carbon and suffered decline in water quality. Extreme Weather Events and Their […]

January 27, 2025 Introduction: Blue carbon ecosystems play important role in climate change mitigation. They are among the most effective carbon sinks on the planet. Recent studies highlight their capacity to sequester carbon at rates higher than traditional forests. What Are Blue Carbon Ecosystems? Carbon Sequestration Potential Economic and Environmental Benefits Challenges in Blue Carbon […]

January 27, 2025 Introduction: Recent developments have brought into light the challenges faced by the Shompens, an indigenous community in the Great Nicobar Islands. Prof Vishvajit Pandya, director of the Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research Institute, has emphasised the community’s opposition to government projects that threaten their forests. The proposed Great Nicobar Project could drastically […]

January 27, 2025 Introduction: In recent years, researchers have focused on the increasing frequency of heatwaves in India. A study conducted by IIT-Bombay and ETH Zurich marks the phenomenon of ‘oppressive heatwaves’. These are characterised by high temperatures combined with high humidity. This combination poses health risk. The study indicates that future heatwaves will become […]

January 27, 2025. Introduction: Recently, Georgia was officially certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement marks milestone for the country and the WHO European region. Georgia joins 45 other countries and one territory that have reached this status. The certification reflects decades of effort and investment in malaria control and elimination. Historical […]

January 27, 2025. Introduction: Rabies remains public health challenge in India. A recent Lancet study revealed that dogs account for three in every four animal bites. Annually, rabies causes an estimated 5,726 deaths in the country. This alarming situation necessitates urgent action to meet global targets for rabies elimination. Current Situation of Rabies in India […]