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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. […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreRare 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read More5June 2026 Introduction: World Environment Day is held annually on June 5. The global campaign is hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku. Theme -2026-The theme is “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” (also promoted simply as “Climate Action. This year’s focus highlights the urgency of tackling climate change. It emphasizes nature-based […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreIntroductionThe 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 […]
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