January 3, 2025: Introduction; It has launched a pioneering initiative that integrates the ecological services of its forests into the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative approach aims to tell the relationship between the environmental contributions of forests and the state’s economic growth. The initiative seeks to ensure sustainable economic development while preserving the […]

January 3, 2025 Introduction: A recent discovery in the Western Ghats has brought attention to the biodiversity of leaf litter ecosystems. Scientists from Goa, Karnataka, and Dehradun identified a new ant species named Tapinoma onaele in Kodagu district, Karnataka. This discovery marks the importance of leaf litter, which is often overlooked. The name ‘Onaele’ translates to ‘dried leaves’ […]

Introiduction: January 3, 2025 India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable growth. Recent reports indicate that India’s GHG emissions decreased by 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019. The country’s forest and tree cover sequestered approximately 522 million tonnes of CO2, effectively reducing 22% of total carbon dioxide emissions. This progress is part […]

January 3, 2025 Introduction: It has recently reported increase in its elephant population. The latest estimate reveals a total of 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 since the previous count in 2017. This data, released by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is based on a thorough survey conducted from February 20 to 27, 2024. […]

January 3, 2025 Introduction: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently amended the rules for selecting experts in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). These changes aim to enhance transparency and address conflicts of interest among committee members. The amendments follow a Supreme Court order that called for a national policy […]

January 3, 2025 Introduction: It is a bacterial infection that is currently spreading in Tamil Nadu. Districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore have reported numerous cases. The Public Health Department has issued an alert, urging immediate measures to control the outbreak. What is Scrub Typhus? Scrub typhus is caused by […]

January 2, 2025 Introduction: India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019 levels. This decline is part of India’s broader strategy to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. The country aims to further reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030. Additionally, […]

January 2, 2025 Introduction: India faces groundwater contamination issue, particularly due to excessive nitrates. The Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) reports that as of 2023, 440 districts have unsafe nitrate levels, up from 359 in 2017. This rise poses health risks, especially for children, and contributes to environmental toxicity. The data indicates that approximately 56% of India’s districts exceed […]

January 2, 2025. Introduction: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified due to severe cold weather. In just one week, six infants have succumbed to hypothermia. The ongoing conflict has restricted access to essential winter aid and medical support. Over 45,500 lives have been lost, predominantly among children and women. The population of 2.3 million, many displaced, […]

January 2, 2025 Introduction: On December 28, 2023, a surprising event unfolded in Mohangarh, Rajasthan. During a tubewell drilling operation, water unexpectedly gushed from the ground, prompting speculation about the ancient Saraswati River’s resurgence. However, experts clarified that this phenomenon was likely due to the presence of an artesian well, a natural water source under pressure. […]