Category: Environment

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has again named Byrnihat as the most polluted urban area in India for the second consecutive year in 2024. (Source: The Hindu)

The Supreme Court of India on March 5, 2025, directed the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) authority to appoint the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to conduct a tree census in the area. The decision aims to strengthen vigilance against illegal tree Read More …

Between February 16 and 25, nearly 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtles laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha’s Ganjam district. This marks a strong comeback after the absence of mass nesting last year. In 2023, around 6.37 lakh turtles Read More …

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has called on the Prime Minister to reconsider proposals for offshore mining in the Gulf of Mannar, citing serious environmental concerns. Key Developments Ecological and Cultural Significance (Source: Business Line)

Scientists have studied and captured footage of the iconic narwhals (Monodon monoceros) of the Arctic using their tusks to hunt. About Narwhals (Sources: Down To Earth and WWF)

India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report was released on United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD), which is celebrated on March 3, 2025. The dolphin report was officially made public by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to Gujarat. Key Read More …

The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) was celebrated on March 3, 2025. The theme for World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2025 was “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.”

A team of scientists has discovered that Arctic glaciers are leaking significant amounts of methane—a potent greenhouse gas—into the atmosphere. Key Findings Why This Matters Methane’s Impact: (Source: Indian Express)

A team of researchers has identified a new species of cricket frog in the Mahabaleshwar region of Satara district in the northern Western Ghats. Species Name: Minervarya Ghatiborealis Distinct Features of Minervarya Ghatiborealis Evolutionary Significance This discovery adds to the Read More …

The “Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony” was organised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a statutory body of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 27th February 2025. AWBI has Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a reference to Soligas of Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) in the 119th edition of Mann Ki Baat which was broadcast on 24th February and appreciated their contribution to tiger conservation. (Source: The Hindu)

The Cali Fund, launched on February 25, 2025 in Rome, is a groundbreaking initiative under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), aimed at ensuring the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on Read More …

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently released 10 gharials into the Chambal River at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena. This sanctuary is home to India’s largest gharial population, with a 2024 census recording 2,456 individuals. What is Read More …