Rhino Day
Recently World Rhino Day was celebrated About Rhinos Five species of rhino: 2 African (White Rhino, Black Rhino) and 3 Asian (Indian rhino, Sumatran Rhino, and Javan Rhino). Only IndianRead More
Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the operational guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster ResponseRead More
Methane Alert and Response System (MARS)
Context: The UN expanded its Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) to include the coal and waste sectors. This decision follows satellite data identifying an Indian landfill (Kanjurmarg) among the world’s three largestRead More
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, 2026
Context: Union Environment Minister launched the official website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, 2026 About :Read More
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Context: The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue recently convened in Berlin as a critical precursor to COP31, focusing on implementing the Paris Agreement amid a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions. Read More
Fossil bed dating back to Holocene period discovered in Tamil Nadu
Context: Union Environment Minister announced the discovery of a significant fossil bed from the middle-to-late Holocene period in the Panaiyur area of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Read More
India’s Forests Could Nearly Double Carbon Storage by 2100
Context: A new study published in Environmental Research: Climate has found that India’s forests could nearly double their carbon storage capacity by 2100 under current greenhouse gas emission trends. About India’s Forests Could NearlyRead More
Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
Emperor Penguin and Antarctic Fur Seal
Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially uplisted the Emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal to the Endangered category due to the devastating impacts of climateRead More
Chokramudi Hills
Context: The Chokramudi hills in Kerala, previously a hub for illegal encroachment and construction, have been reclaimed by the government and transformed into a thriving natural habitat. This restoration has led to theRead More