May 6 2025 Introduction: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India has introduced new regulations for the sharing of benefits derived from biological resources. The Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits) Regulation 2025 was approved by the Central Government and notified on April 29, […]

May 6 2025 Introduction: Recent discoveries in the Mangar region of the Aravalli mountain range have revealed archaeological findings. Researchers have identified a variety of prehistoric tools dating back to the Lower Palaeolithic era. These findings provide vital information about the lives of early human populations who inhabited this area. The tools, including handaxes and cleavers, belong […]

May 6 2025 Introduction: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to implement its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending adoption in 2025. This framework aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime shipping. It introduces a complex two-tier compliance system and differential pricing for remedial units. This approach requires collaboration between shipowners and charterers to navigate its […]

May 3, 2025 Introduction: Recent studies reveal alarming trends in mortality linked to extreme temperatures in India. Over the past two decades, nearly 35,000 deaths have been attributed to heat and cold exposure. This data marks the urgent need for targeted policies to mitigate these risks. The research indicates that heatstroke is a more cause […]

May 3, 2025 Introduction: The relocation of Jaigir village marks milestone in conservation efforts at Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). This initiative aims to reduce human impact on wildlife habitats. The new location for Jaigir is near Polpol village, just outside the core area of the reserve. This relocation is part of a broader strategy to […]

May 3, 2025 Introduction: India’s climate has undergone changes over recent decades. The country has warmed by approximately 0.6°C since the 1950s. This increase is notably less than the warming observed in the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. Recent satellite data from NASA marks this trend, raising questions about its implications. Aerosols Aerosols are fine […]

May 2, 2025 Introduction: A Cheetah Corridor is being set up as part of India’s wildlife conservation efforts. The initiative is designed to facilitate the movement of cheetahs across regions, thereby expanding their natural habitat. Project Details Conservation Goals The primary goal of the corridor is to improve genetic diversity among cheetah populations. By connecting […]

May 2, 2025 Introduction: The Yamuna River, a vital water source for Delhi, faces severe pollution and encroachment issues. In response, the Government of India has initiated a comprehensive 30-point action plan aimed at rejuvenating the river. This plan was finalised following a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2025. The meeting […]

May 2, 2025 Introduction: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year in India’s recorded history. The average surface temperature anomaly was +0.65°C above the long-term average. However, there are concerns that actual warming may have exceeded the critical threshold of 1°C. This discrepancy arises from changes made to the […]

May 2, 2025 Introduction: Recently, the European Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) was documented for the first time in India. This sighting took place near Dharamshala in the Dhauladhar mountain range. Significance The sighting of the European Red Admiral expands the documented butterfly species in Himachal Pradesh to 440. This finding marks the ecological importance […]