February 13, 2025 Introduction: The Green Credit Program  (GCP) and the Eco mark Scheme are two initiatives launched by the Government of India in October 2023. These programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage eco-friendly practices among individuals, communities, and businesses. The GCP incentivizes voluntary environmental actions, while the Eco mark Scheme focuses on promoting […]

February 13, 2025 Introduction: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was intended to empower forest dwellers in India. Sixteen years after its implementation, challenges remain. A recent study brought into light that only a few states have effectively recognised Community Forest Resource (CFR) […]

February 13, 2025 Introduction: The recent decision by the Karnataka state government to construct a village for tribal communities within the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked debate. This initiative is intended to address the housing needs of over 570 tribal families. However, it raises critical concerns regarding the potential increase in human-wildlife […]

February 13, 2025 Introduction: The recent identification of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River (a tributary of Brahmaputra) has sparked ecological concerns in Guwahati. This invasive species poses threat to local fish populations and the overall aquatic ecosystem. The State Fishery Department is actively analyzing samples to determine the extent of the impact. This discovery […]

February 12, 2025 Introduction: The Arabian leopard, a critically endangered subspecies, has made a remarkable return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This resurgence was brought into light in a study published on World Arabian Leopard Day, February 10, 2025. The Arabian leopard’s population has drastically declined due to habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict. The […]

February 11, 2025 Introduction: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has raised concerns regarding the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. This project threatens vital tiger habitats and disrupts ecological corridors between the Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. The NTCA has urged authorities to consider alternative sites to reconcile development needs with conservation efforts. Project Overview Impact […]

February 8, 2025 Introduction: The debate surrounding oil exploration in Assam’s Dibru Saikhowa National Park has intensified following the denial of permission for extraction activities. Oil India Limited (OIL) sought to conduct research and development (R&D) studies using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, despite previous rejections based on environmental concerns. The Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory […]

February 7, 2025 Introduction: Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is air pollutant. It primarily arises from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Road traffic is the main contributor to outdoor NO2 levels. This pollutant poses serious health risks and has detrimental effects on agriculture. Recent studies have revealed the extent of its impact […]

February 7, 2025 Introduction: In September 2024, researchers announced the discovery of a new species of water flea, named Bryospilus (Indobryospilus) bharaticus n. sp., at Korigad Fort near Pune. This species is notable as it is the first of its kind found in Tropical Asia. The research marks the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, […]

February 6, 2025 Introduction: The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is renowned for its exceptional conditions for astronomical observation. Its clear, dark skies have attracted multiple world-class observatories. However, a proposed green energy megaproject threatens to disrupt these conditions. This project, backed by AES Andes, aims to construct an extensive energy infrastructure for hydrogen and green ammonia […]