IntroductionThe Rusty-Spotted Cat, scientifically named Prionailurus rubiginosus, was documented for the first time in the National Chambal Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026. This record is the first confirmed presence of the species in southern Uttar Pradesh and adds a new locality to its known range in the state. RUSTY-SPOTTED-CAT-Taxonomy and Identification The Rusty-spotted Cat […]

27 May 2026 Introduction: Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly called the Long-tailed Duskhawker, was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years. The species was sighted in October 2024 during a biodiversity survey in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Changlang district. Species Profile Gynacantha khasiaca is a dragonfly species in the family Aeshnidae. The male has […]

25 May 2026 Introduction: India has prepared a plan to mandate 1% blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Aviation Turbine Fuel from January 2027. The Union Government has set indicative targets of 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028, and 5% by 2030, with the initial focus on international flights. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sustainable Aviation Fuel, […]

20 May 2026 Introduction: India recorded 97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities on 22 May 2026 during a heatwave across northern, central and eastern India. Balangir in Odisha  touched 48°C, while Sasaram in Bihar also reached 48°C and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh recorded 47°C. Heatwave in India A heatwave is a period of abnormally high […]

20 May 2026 Introduction World Bee is observed on 20 May each year to recognize the role of bees and other pollinators in agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning. In 2026, verified reports on bee decline covered colony losses, pesticide exposure, climate stress, and threats to wild pollinators across several regions. Bee Decline and Pollination Bees […]

20May 2026. Introduction: Maharashtra has completed ground-truthing, or physical verification, of 23,404 wetlands out of 23,415 identified wetlands as of 19-20 May 2026. The remaining 11 wetlands are in Pune district, and the verified maps are to be sent to district administrations and the State Wetland Authority for notification under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) […]

15 May 2026 Introduction: Thirteen major reservoirs in India fell below 50% of normal storage capacity by 14 May 2026, and the Central Water Commission monitored 166 reservoirs across the country. The total live storage in these reservoirs declined from 71.082 billion cubic metres on 30 April 2026 to 63.232 billion cubic metres on 14 […]

15 May 2026 Introduction: India released its first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on 15 May 2026. The release took place on Endangered Species Day, which is observed on 15 May each year. The species is Nilssonia gangetica, a freshwater turtle found in river systems of the […]

15 May 2026. Introduction: Karnataka has started drafting individual climate action plans for 5,994 gram panchayats and 340 urban local bodies. The initiative is linked to the revised State Action Plan on Climate Change Version 2, which was updated in 2024 and aligned with India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. Gram Panchayat-Level Climate Planning The […]