June 17, 2026 Introduction: On 16 June 2026, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh approved the constitution of the Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society. The body is a dedicated institutional mechanism for wildlife conservation, scientific management of biodiversity, and community-led environmental stewardship in Ladakh’s mountain and cold desert ecosystems. Snow leopard in India Snow leopard is a large cat […]
June 15, 2026 Introduction: Introduction: Global Wind Day 2026 will be observed on 15 June 2026 as the 18th annual observance of the day. WindEurope and the Global Wind Energy Council organise the observance to promote wind energy as a renewable power source. India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa […]
June 11, 2026 Introduction: The first carbon credits issued under the United Nations Article 6.4 mechanism of the Paris Agreement are under scrutiny over alleged links to Myanmar’s military junta and questions about climate impact data. The project involves improved cookstoves in Myanmar and was coordinated by the South Korean NGO Climate Change Center with […]
June 11, 2026 Introduction: A University of Oxford study released on 10 June 2026 placed Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai among the world’s top 50 urban centres facing significant heat risk. The study assessed heat risk using hazard exposure, population vulnerability and coping capacity, and it was published in the journal Sustainable Cities and Societies. […]
June 10, 2026 Introduction: Western Honeybee Western honeybee is the common name of Apis mellifera, a managed pollinator species used widely in commercial agriculture. Commercial colonies are transported across Australia for crop pollination, which creates movement pathways for pollen, spores, and other biological material. Myrtle Rust Myrtle rust is caused by the fungus Austropuccinia psidii […]
June 9, 2026 Introduction: Haryana fixed 31 December 2027 as the deadline for ongoing and proposed Yamuna pollution-control projects on 9 June 2026. The action plan covers sewage treatment, industrial waste management, drain monitoring, and river rejuvenation in the Yamuna catchment. Yamuna Pollution-Control Framework The Yamuna is a major tributary of the Ganga and flows […]
June 9, 2026 Introduction: A rare bright yellow puffball mushroom was documented in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on 4 June 2026. Researchers from the ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Longding, recorded the specimen during a field survey in Zedua village. The mushroom was tentatively identified as Bovista colorata, a species commonly known as the yellow […]
Rare Caracal Sighted in Kuno National Park. June 6 2026. Introduction: A caracal was sighted in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, during a wildlife survey on 6 June 2026. The animal was recorded on a camera trap, and the sighting was the first in the region after several decades. Caracal: Key Features The caracal is a wild cat […]
June 6, 2026 Introduction: Tamil Nadu released India’s first state-level Standard Operating Procedure for Cool Roof Coating Application on 5 June 2026, which is World Environment Day. The document sets a framework for cool roof initiatives as a passive cooling measure for homes, schools, and public buildings. Cool Roof Coating Cool roof coating is a […]