26 May 2025. Introduction: India is enhancing its role in ocean geopolitics through advancements in polar and ocean research. The inauguration of “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa marks a very important moment. These facilities are designed to improve India’s capabilities in studying climate […]

23 May 2025. Introduction: The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has become a focal point of conflict in Arunachal Pradesh. The project aims to construct an 11.2 GW dam on the Siang River, which is part of the Brahmaputra basin. This initiative has sparked opposition from local communities and student organisations. Residents of over 27 […]

24 May 2025. Introduction: India has witnessed a remarkable increase in renewable energy installations in recent years. However, actual electricity generation from these sources remains lower than expected. A recent analysis by Climate Action Tracker marks the challenges faced by India in achieving its renewable energy goals amid rising electricity demand and extreme weather conditions. Current Status […]

24May 2025. Introduction: In 2024, the world witnessed unprecedented loss of tropical rainforests. Approximately 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest vanished, primarily due to massive wildfires. This loss represents increase compared to previous years, with tropical forests disappearing at an alarming rate of 18 football fields per minute. The data, sourced from the University of […]

23 May 2025. Introduction: Urban are vital for the ecological and social health of cities. They provide numerous benefits, including improving air quality and enhancing biodiversity. Recent events have brought into light the urgent need to protect these green spaces in India, especially as urbanisation accelerates. Significance of Urban Forests Urban forests play important role […]

22May 2025. Introduction: The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has experienced a remarkable increase, reaching an estimated 891 individuals as of May 2025. This is rise from 674 lions recorded in the previous census conducted in 2020. Recent Census Overview The 16th Asiatic lion census was conducted from May 10 to 13, 2025. This comprehensive exercise covered […]

22May 2025. Introduction: The Karnataka government has recently transferred four trained kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh. This event took place at the Vidhana Soudha administrative complex. The elephants are specifically trained to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. Their roles include guiding wild elephants back to forests and assisting in rescue operations. This transfer aims to enhance wildlife […]

22May 2025 Introduction: The Aravalli mountain range, one of India’s oldest, is undergoing restoration initiative. Recently, a national workshop was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to devise strategies for the Aravalli Landscape Restoration. The event was led by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The workshop aimed to finalize a […]

22May 2025 Introduction: In July 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported the first detection of the West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in the United Kingdom. Aedes vexans mosquitoes were collected from wetlands near the River Idle in Nottinghamshire during a surveillance programme. This event marks the potential spread of mosquito-borne diseases in new regions, […]

21May 2025. Introduction: The United Kingdom is currently facing an unprecedented dry spell. The Meteorological Office has declared this spring as the driest in over a century. Average rainfall has plummeted to just 80 mm, lower than the typical 229 mm. This situation has raised concerns about potential summer droughts as the dry weather is […]