January 22, 2026  Introduction: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai, has directed authorities in Karnataka to submit a comprehensive action plan to stop the discharge of wastewater into the Sauparnika River at Kollur. Listing the matter for further hearing on February 9, 2026, the tribunal expressed dissatisfaction over incomplete compliance with its earlier directions aimed at addressing […]

 January 22, 2026 Introduction: One of the strongest materials on Earth is produced not in laboratories but by a spider barely a few centimetres long. The Darwin’s bark spider, Caerostris darwini, native to Madagascar’s forests, spins silk that surpasses steel and most synthetic fibres in both strength and toughness. With a tensile strength of about 1.6 […]

January 21, 2026 Introduction: A new species of ginger, “Parakaempferia alba”, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming the Eastern Himalayas as one of the world’s most significant biodiversity hotspots. The discovery adds to India’s rich botanical record and highlights the ecological importance of the lesser-explored forest ecosystems of the region. Discovery and Publication Details […]

 January 20, 2026  Introduction: Scientists have identified a tiny crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon in Lakshadweep as a completely new genus and species, underscoring the rich but underexplored marine biodiversity of India’s island ecosystems. The microscopic organism belongs to the family Laophontidae under the Copepoda class and can only be studied using high-powered microscopes due to its […]

 January 20, 2026 Introduction: A new species of hedgehog, never before recorded in India, has been discovered in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant addition to the country’s known biodiversity. The finding has been confirmed through DNA analysis and detailed morphological studies conducted by wildlife experts. First-Ever Sighting in Rajouri-Poonch Region The […]

 January 20, 2026   Introduction: Mumbai is set to host a landmark urban climate event, positioning climate action as a fundamental child rights issue. Titled Mumbai Climate Week 2026, the three-day programme will be held from February 17 to 19 and marks India’s first city-led initiative focused on citizen-driven climate solutions with a strong emphasis on […]

19 Jan 2026 Introduction: A striking phytoplankton bloom has drawn global scientific attention to the remote Chatham Islands, located about 800 kilometres east of New Zealand’s South Island. In January 2026, vivid green and blue swirls appeared in surrounding waters, forming a natural halo visible from space and highlighting the region’s unique oceanographic conditions. Satellite Observation of the […]