March 21, 2025: Introduction: Recently, the dog-faced water snake, scientifically known as Cerberus rynchops, was documented for the first time in Assam’s Nalbari district. This sighting is as it is located approximately 800 km from its known coastal habitats in Bangladesh. The presence of this species in inland areas raises questions about its adaptability and […]

March 20, 2025: Introduction: The the first satellite under the FireSat project was launched by Google recently. It has successfully entered low Earth orbit. The project aims to create a constellation of over 50 satellites that will use artificial intelligence to identify and track wildfires as small as 5×5 metres. About FireSat FireSat is designed to enhance […]

March 20, 2025: Introduction: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released the State of Climate 2024 report. It revealed that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels reached 420 parts per million in 2023. This is the highest concentration in the last 800,000 years. Alongside CO2, other greenhouse gases, such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), also […]

March 20, 2025 Introduction: Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has launched India’s first frozen zoo. This innovative facility aims to preserve the genetic material of endangered Himalayan species. In collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, the zoo will store DNA samples in liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees Celsius. […]

March 19, 2025. Introduction: West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kolkata remains the second most polluted metro city in India, trailing only Delhi. The report is based on data from over 40,000 […]

March 19, 2025: Introduction: Recent studies highlight the inadequacies in heatwave preparedness across major Indian cities. A report by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) analysed nine cities, revealing a lack of long-term strategies to combat the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The cities involved are Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Faridabad, Gwalior, Kota, Ludhiana, Meerut, and Surat. These […]

March 19, 2025: Introduction: Five years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. the Indian government is reviewing a draft of a National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP). This policy suggests monitoring wildlife diseases, doing more research, and setting up new testing labs. The policy aims to integrate disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics for better pandemic preparedness. Context The […]

March 19, 2025: Introduction: The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) commenced on March 17, 2025, in Jamaica. Nearly 170 member states and the European Union convened to discuss deep-sea mining regulations. This meeting comes amid increasing pressure from mining industries eager to exploit seabed resources. The ISA’s primary responsibilities include developing a […]

March 19, 2025. Introduction: Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP) has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the ‘Natural’ category. This park, nestled in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and geological features. Once plagued by Maoist violence, the region has transformed into […]

March 19, 2025. Introduction: Recently, Rajasthan’s Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma announced the first photographic record of a caracal in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. This discovery marks the ongoing conservation efforts in the region. The caracal, a medium-sized wild cat, is now classified as endangered with a population of fewer than 50 individuals in India. The sighting was […]