April 9, 2025 Introduction: In recent years, surface ozone pollution has emerged as a critical issue affecting India’s agriculture. A study by IIT Kharagpur marks the severe implications of this pollution on major food crops. The Indo-Gangetic Plain and central India are particularly vulnerable. This pollution threatens to hinder progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of ‘no […]

April 9, 2025 Introduction: Recently, researchers from India and the UK announced the discovery of a new land snail species named Theobaldius konkanensis. This species was found in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The research marks the ecological significance of this species and its habitat within the northern Western Ghats, an area rich in biodiversity yet […]

April 8, 2025. Introduction: The Delhi government is set to announce its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. This new policy aims to phase out CNG-driven autorickshaws and fossil fuel vehicles. It reflects a commitment to reducing air pollution in the capital. The draft policy introduces several key recommendations. Phasing Out CNG Autorickshaws The draft policy […]

April 8, 2025 Introduction: In late 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department captured the first photographic evidence of the Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley, Lahaul and Spiti district. This rare mammal had been long thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1994. This finding marks important milestone in wildlife conservation efforts in the region. […]

April 8, 2025 Introduction: Recent research from Switzerland and the United States has developed a comprehensive risk index for mangroves. This index evaluates the impact of climate threats such as rising sea levels and increasing tropical cyclones on mangrove ecosystems globally. Published in April 2025, the study aims to guide future conservation efforts for these […]

April 7, 2025 Introduction: Recent discoveries have raised concerns for India’s beekeeping industry. The Small Hive Beetle (SHB), scientifically known as Aethina tumida, has been found in West Bengal. This marks the first recorded instance of this invasive species in India. The beetle poses a serious threat to honeybee populations and the broader ecological balance. Identification and […]

April 5, 2025.: Introduction; Kazakhstan has made discovery in the field of rare earth metals. The Ministry of Industry and Construction announced the finding of the largest deposit to date at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region. This site is located approximately 300 kilometres southeast of Astana. Estimates indicate that the deposit contains nearly one million […]

April 5, 2025: Introduction: The United Nations Human Rights Council has made a landmark decision on the relationship between plastic pollution and human rights. On April 4, 2025, the Council adopted a resolution that acknowledges the need for a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. This resolution marks the connection between ocean protection, plastic pollution, and the fundamental rights […]

April 4, 2025. Introduction: India recently called upon BRICS nations to mobilise $1.3 trillion for climate financing. This request was made during the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ meeting in Brazil. The aim is to support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and ensure sustainable development for developing nations. The Baku to Belem Roadmap serves as a framework to achieve […]

April 4, 2025 Introduction: Recently, researchers announced the discovery of a new damselfly species named Euphaea wayanadensis in the Wayanad region of Kerala. This finding marks addition to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, bringing the total number of odonate species in Kerala to 191 and in the Western Ghats to 223. Taxonomy and Identification Euphaea wayanadensis belongs to […]