December 16, 2025 Introduction: More than 30,000 live animals, along with protected plants and illegally logged timber, were seized during a coordinated global crackdown on environmental crime, Interpol has said. The month-long operation highlights the growing scale, complexity and profitability of illegal wildlife and forestry trade networks operating across continents. Operation Thunder 2025: Scale and Coordination The […]
December 15, 2025. Introduction: Scientists have identified a new species of tiny pumpkin toadlet in the cloud forests of southern Brazil, highlighting the rich but fragile biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest biome. The discovery was made in the Serra do Quiriri mountain range and adds a new member to the genus “Brachycephalus”, a group […]
December 13, 2025 Introduction: NCR witnessed a rapid escalation in pollution control measures as authorities tightened restrictions twice within a single day. With air quality deteriorating sharply on Saturday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) first imposed GRAP Stage 3 measures and, within hours, escalated them to the strictest Stage 4. The move followed a steep […]
December 13, 2025 Introduction: Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan’s Alwar district has been designated as a Ramsar site, becoming India’s 96th wetland of international importance. The recognition, announced by the Convention on Wetlands, underscores the growing emphasis on conserving ecologically significant water bodies across the country. Along with Siliserh, the Kopra reservoir in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district has also […]
December 13, 2025. Introduction: Meghalaya has taken a significant step towards environmental conservation and sustainable development with the inauguration of Soil Lake at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills district. Developed under the Nengsang River Valley Project, the initiative seeks to rejuvenate a critical waterbody while promoting eco-tourism and enhancing the region’s ecological resilience amid growing climate challenges. […]
December 13, 2025 Introduction: Chattiagarh has marked a significant environmental milestone with the declaration of the Kopra Reservoir in Bilaspur district as the state’s first Ramsar Site. The recognition places Kopra on the global list of wetlands of international importance, highlighting the state’s growing role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable water management. Kopra Reservoir Earns […]
12 December 2025 Introduction: The Union environment ministry has reconstituted the Delhi Ridge Management Board with statutory powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive aimed at strengthening protection of Delhi’s ecologically critical Ridge. The move places all decisions on permissions, monitoring and enforcement under a single empowered authority. Supreme Court’s Direction And Need […]
December 9, 2025. Introduction: India has introduced a national R&D roadmap to advance Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies, positioning them as critical tools for achieving the country’s 2070 net-zero target. The initiative aims to drive coordinated research, investment and deployment across industries with high emissions. A Strategic Push for Hard-to-Abate Sectors The […]
December 8, 2025 Introduction: A research team in Kerala has identified a new species of semi-aquatic spider, Dolomedes indicus, marking the first confirmed record of a fishing spider from this genus in India. The discovery from the rainforests of Wayanad underscores the ecological richness of the Western Ghats and highlights the need for continued biodiversity research. Discovery in the Pristine Streams […]
December 7, 2025 Introduction: A research team from GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam, has documented the first confirmed instance of a horn-eyed ghost crab preying on a mottled lightfoot crab along the Rushikonda shoreline. The rare behavioural event, observed during an evening field visit in April, provides new insight into species interactions along India’s east […]