Context: Coconut Root Wilt Disease is in the news due to its rapid spread across major coconut-growing regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, affecting lakhs of palms. About Coconut root wiltRead More

Context: Gujarat Chief Minister reviewed rescue operations under Karuna Abhiyan-2026 during the Uttarayan festival after a surge in bird injuries caused by kite strings, highlighting the state’s large-scale wildlife protectionRead More

Context: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared toRead More

Context: Lucknow is set to introduce India’s first urban night safari at the Kukrail Forest Area, marking a unique blend of wildlife conservation and city-based tourism. About Lucknow To Get India’s First UrbanRead More

Context: In December 2025, scientists in India announced several significant new species discoveries, spanning from the high-altitude Eastern Himalayas to the rainforests of the Western Ghats. About Remarkable New Species Discovered in India inRead More

Context: The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists, renewing global attention on grasslands. Recent climate negotiations continue to prioritise forests, prompting debate on why grasslands must beRead More

Context: BNHS scientist Parveen Shaikh has won the Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award 2025 for her innovative, community-led conservation of the endangered Indian Skimmer in the National Chambal Sanctuary. About Sanctuary Wildlife Service AwardRead More

1. Context The World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 was convened to bring together global leaders, scientists, policymakers, and humanitarian agencies to strengthen international cooperation on disaster preparedness, response,Read More

Context: India has released a radically updated map under the revised Earthquake Design Code (2025), placing the entire Himalayan arc in a newly created highest-risk Zone VI for the firstRead More

 1. What’s the Issue? (Context) India’s disaster response framework—built around the Disaster Management Act, 2005—has recently drawn attention for becoming highly centralised, especially during large-scale disasters like COVID-19, cyclones, floods,Read More