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7.1 Earthquake Hits Tibet

On January 7, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 struck Tibet, near the Nepal border. This earthquake resulted in casualties and damage. Reports indicate 95 fatalities and numerous...

 January 8, 2025

Amendments to India’s Forest Conservation Act

The recent passage of the Bill to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act, originally enacted in 1980, marks shift in India's approach to forest management. Following approval from the...

 January 7, 2025

India’s Thermal and Renewable Power Capacity Growth

India's energy landscape is evolving rapidly. The country is poised to increase its thermal power capacity while boosting renewable energy sources. This dual approach aims to meet a...

 January 7, 2025

Government Policy for Greening MSME Operations Announced

The Government of India is set to introduce a new policy aimed at greening the operations of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative comes as part...

 January 7, 2025

Climate Change Disrupts Global Water Cycle Dynamics

Climate change is altering the Earth's water cycle. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the severe impacts on precipitation patterns, leading to extreme weather events. Recently, the...

 January 7, 2025

Biodiversity Milestone – Banded Royal Butterfly Discovery

In 2025, Tripura achieved milestone in biodiversity documentation with the discovery of the Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra). This rare species was first recorded in the Sepahijala...

 January 6, 2025

HPAI Virus Outbreak Affects Wildlife in India

In January 2025, three tigers and a leopard died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur. This incident...

 January 6, 2025

Gujarat’s First Coastal Bird Census in 2025

In January 2025, Gujarat will host India's inaugural census of coastal and wader birds at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar. This landmark event is a...

 January 4, 2025

Odisha Declares Unseasonal Rain A Natural Calamity

In December 2024, Odisha experienced unseasonal rain that severely impacted agriculture. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared this weather event a natural calamity. This declaration aims to facilitate...

 January 4, 2025

State of Forest Report 2023 Overview

The State of Forest Report (SFR) 2023 was launched by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on December 21, 2024. This report is part of a biennial effort by...

 January 4, 2025

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