May 20, 2026   Introduction: World Bee Day 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 […]

September 16, 2026  Introduction: Assam had 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses as of September 2026, and this figure formed about 80% of the global population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The global population reached 4,075 individuals in 2026, while India had an estimated 3,323 rhinos and Nepal had around 752. Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros The greater one-horned rhinoceros […]

 September 9, 2026  Introduction:  Buellia maharajensis, a new saxicolous lichen species, was discovered in Mathikettan Shola National Park in Idukki district, Kerala. The species was recorded at an elevation of about 1,351 metres and was named in tribute to Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, on its 150th anniversary. Lichens as a Biological Group Lichens are composite organisms […]

 September 9, 2026 Introduction: The Odisha state government requested the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to investigate the smuggling route used to bring the primates into India. The Special Task Force of the Odisha Crime Branch joined the probe on 9 September 2026 and reviewed CCTV footage at airports, ports, and railway stations. A statutory body Wildlife Crime […]

 September 8, 2026  Introduction: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026 in New Delhi on 7 September 2026 and conferred the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards. The event marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and recognized cities and wards under the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan framework. Swachh […]

 September 7, 2026  Introduction: The 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils was held in Chandigarh on 6–7 September 2026. The two-day meeting was organized by NBA the National Biodiversity Authority to discuss biodiversity governance, local implementation, and conservation-related institutional mechanisms in India. National Biodiversity Governance Framework The National Biodiversity is […]

 September 7, 2026  Introduction:  (NBA) The National Biodiversity Authority of India crossed a cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursement of ₹200 crore on 5 September 2026. The NBA functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and implements ABS payments linked to the use of biological resources. Access and Benefit-Sharing under the Biological […]

 September 6, 2026  Introduction: Mount Anak Krakatau in the strait of Sunda erupted on 6 September 2026 at 3:53 a.m. local time. Volcanic ash from the eruption led to flight suspensions at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, and several regional airports in Indonesia. Mount Anak Krakatau Mount Anak Krakatau is a volcanic island in […]

 September 6, 2026   Introduction: Indonesia’s 2026 peat fires have intensified across Kalimantan and Sumatra amid El Niño conditions, severe drought, and widespread degradation of peatland areas. Peat fires burn below the surface in carbon-rich wetland soils and can continue for long periods under dry weather conditions. Peatlands and Fire Risk Peatlands are waterlogged ecosystems made […]

Introduction: A rare blue-violet flower resembling the flowers of Neelkurinji has bloomed along trekking trails in the Kudremukh region of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. The bloom has drawn visitors to the Ghats of Western India where the species grows in high-altitude habitats and fragile shola-grassland ecosystems. Related Species of Neelkurinji: Neelakurinji is the common name for Strobilanthes […]