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 […]

 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 […]

 June 4, 2026  Introduction: Assam will launch a statewide plantation drive on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026, to plant one crore saplings across the state. The initiative will involve about 35 lakh women from Self-Help Groups and will be linked to community-based environmental action in rural and urban areas. World Environment Day is observed every […]

 June 2, 2026  Introduction: A large Pavona clavus coral colony, locally called the “Potato Patch”, has been documented near Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. The colony covers about 4,250 square metres and has been described as one of the world’s largest known living coral formations of its kind. Potato Patch Coral Colony Pavona clavus is a […]

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 […]