October 4, 2025  Introduction: Recent surveys have revealed a remarkable increase in the snow leopard population across Himachal Pradesh. The Wildlife Wing of the state’s Forest Department reported an increase from 51 individuals in 2021 to 83 in 2025. This growth excludes cubs and covers high-altitude habitats. The survey also marked notable wildlife discoveries, including the first […]

 October 4, 2025  Introduction: The Amazon rainforest faces increasing droughts and ecological stress in 2025. Scientists link these changes to the disruption of flying rivers — atmospheric water flows that carry moisture from the Atlantic Ocean across South America. Deforestation in the southern Amazon weakens these flying rivers, reducing rainfall and risking a shift from rainforest to […]

 October 4, 2025 Introduction: Goa’s State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) recommended placing the proposal for wildlife clearance of iron ore handling at Kalem railway station before the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). This site is located within the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. The recommendation follows a Supreme Court ruling that imposed a status quo […]

 October 3, 2025  Introduction: The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has recently adopted advanced technology to monitor its growing elephant population. The newly launched ‘Gaj Rakshak’ mobile application offers real-time tracking and timely alerts to prevent human-elephant conflicts. This initiative reflects the increasing efforts to protect wildlife and local communities in the region. Background and […]

 September 30, 2025  Introduction: Recent surveys across seven Delhi Development Authority (DDA) biodiversity parks reveal rise in dragonfly and damselfly populations. Between September 25 and 27, 2025, a 54% increase was recorded compared to the previous year. The total count rose from 8,630 to 13,253 individuals. This surge marks improving wetland ecosystems and biodiversity resilience […]

 September 30, 2025  Introduction: Recent biodiversity surveys in the Western Ghats have revealed findings about rare and endemic lizard species. For the first time, Beddome’s cat skink (Ristella beddomii) has been recorded in the Aralam and Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuaries. The survey also reconfirmed the presence of the critically endangered Kottiyoor Day Gecko (Cnemaspis kottiyoorensis), a […]

 September 30, 2025 . Introduction: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently reported alarming levels of ground-level ozone pollution in India’s urban regions. The National Capital Region (NCR) faces the highest ozone concentrations, followed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This has raised concerns due to ozone’s harmful effects on health and the environment. Ozone Pollution Overview Ground-level […]

 September 29, 2025  Introduction: The fragile Himalayan region faces growing climate risks and ecological challenges. Experts and policymakers at the 12th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS-XII) in Dehradun urged a shift to nature-compatible and community-driven development models. The summit brought into light local initiatives and the need to blend science with traditional knowledge for sustainable growth. Climate Challenges and […]

 September 29, 2025  Introduction: Bidar district in Karnataka was honoured with the Centre’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Award. The award recognises top-performing districts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain campaign. Bidar received ₹25 lakh for its exemplary efforts in water conservation and community participation. It was one of six districts from Karnataka to win, […]

29 September 2025 Introduction: India has introduced draft regulations for the third version of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms. These proposed rules aim to ease emissions targets for small cars and promote electric vehicle sales. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has opened the draft for public consultation. The norms apply to M1 category […]