October 8, 2025  Introduction: The Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations in Dehradun brought into light India’s renewed focus on encouraging harmony between humans and wildlife. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav led the event at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. The theme Human–Wildlife Coexistence underlined the urgent need to manage conflicts and promote sustainable conservation. The Ministry […]

8 October 2025 Introduction: Typhoon Matmo struck southern China in 2025, causing widespread disruption and forcing over 151,000 people to evacuate. The storm made landfall in Guangdong Province with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Authorities issued warnings about flooding as the cyclone moved inland towards Guangxi Province, gradually weakening but still posing serious risks. Typhoon […]

 October 8, 2025  Introduction: Recent reports show growing support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Asia. This trend could add nearly 25 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2050. Such an increase would undermine the Paris Agreement targets and expose regional economies to environmental and financial risks. India is set to update its carbon-reduction targets […]

October 8, 2025  Introduction: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has recently inaugurated India’s first dedicated Animal Birth Control (ABC) Training Centre in Jarhara. This initiative aims to enhance the management and sterilisation of street dogs across the city and beyond. The centre is a collaborative effort between the LMC, the Animal Welfare Board of India, the […]

 October 7, 2025  Introduction: India’s inaugural Red List of Endangered Species will be officially launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress. The event is scheduled from 9 to 15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This milestone marks India’s enhanced commitment to biodiversity conservation on a global stage. Significance […]

 October 7, 2025   Introduction: Rajasthan’s first biodiversity park, named Namo Biodiversity Park or ‘NAMO VAN’, was inaugurated at Pratap Bandh, Alwar. The event featured a symbolic tree plantation and was led by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. The park aims to enhance regional greenery and improve air quality. It also seeks to raise environmental awareness and encourage […]

 October 6, 2025  Introduction: Pulicat Lake, the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, is currently facing severe ecological and economic challenges. The estuary connecting the lake to the sea is blocked by sand, disrupting the natural flow of seawater. This has caused a dramatic decline in fish populations and threatens the livelihood of thousands […]

 October 6, 2025  Introduction: The recent sighting of painted storks in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) marks a hopeful moment for conservation. After a four-year gap, these near-threatened birds have reappeared in the park’s wetlands. This event marks the success of ongoing protection efforts and the ecological importance of Kaziranga as a habitat for migratory birds. […]

 October 6, 2025  Introduction: The Baratang mud volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted violently on 2 October 2025. This eruption ended over twenty years of dormancy. The event was marked by a loud explosion-like sound and the emergence of mud and smoke. Authorities quickly sealed off the area to ensure public safety. The […]

 October 6, 2025  Introduction: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the formation of Cyclone Shakhti over the northeast Arabian Sea on 3 October 2025. The cyclone is expected to intensify rapidly and follow a complex trajectory. This event puts stress on the increasing cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea linked to rising sea temperatures. Formation and Movement […]