Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The Supreme Court of India has reinforced the importance of forest conservation in a recent ruling. On February 3, 2025, the Court mandated that no forest land can...
The Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, has recently experienced a series of small earthquakes. From January 24 to 25, 2025, nine tremors occurred within six days. These tremors, with...
Ambergris is a unique substance produced by sperm whales. Often referred to as whale vomit, it has intrigued humans for centuries. Its rarity and value have made it...
Recent studies have brought into light the growing concern over bird flu variants and their potential to adapt for human transmission. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
India has recently expanded its network of Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 89. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ahead...
The use of invasive fish species for mosquito control has raised concerns. The National Green Tribunal of India has requested a response from the Centre regarding the introduction...
Recent studies have established correlation between meteorological factors and dengue mortality rates in Pune. Conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the study spanned from...
The Indian Navy’s Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition has recently gained attention as two women officers, Lt. Cdr. Dilna K. and Lt. Cdr. Roopa A., successfully sailed through Point...
Recent studies indicate increase in India's tiger population. This surge, reported as a 30% rise over the last twenty years, marks successful conservation efforts amid urbanisation and human...
The saffron reedtail, a rare damselfly species, has been discovered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district. This finding marks the first recorded sighting of Indosticta deccanensis in the northern Western...
