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Page-19 of Ecology

Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment. It examines ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impact of human activities. Understanding ecology is crucial for conservation efforts. It informs policies on sustainable development. Ecological balance is vital for health and well-being. Awareness of ecological issues can lead to better environmental practices. Protecting ecosystems benefits both nature and humanity.

India’s End-of-Life Vehicle Scrappage Challenge

India is facing a growing end-of-life vehicle crisis, with the number of ELVs projected to rise sharply by 2030. A recent assessment marks that India’s testing, deregistration and...

 January 28, 2026

New Plant Species Recorded in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has added another flowering plant to its biodiversity record with the formal identification of Strobilanthes riteshii, a species from the family Acanthaceae. The discovery was made...

 January 27, 2026

Madras Hedgehog Conservation Study Begins in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a one-year scientific study on the Madras Hedgehog, a rare mammal locally known as Mulleli, in the Theri forests of Thoothukudi...

 January 27, 2026

Two New Ant Fly Species Discovered in India

India has recorded two new species of extremely rare ant flies, strengthening the case for conserving both urban forests and biodiversity hotspots. The species, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon...

 January 26, 2026

NGT Orders Action on Sauparnika River Pollution

The National Green Tribunal’s Southern Zone has directed the Udupi Deputy Commissioner and the Chairman of the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board to submit a detailed...

 January 26, 2026

Lucknow Becomes Uttar Pradesh’s First Zero Dump City

Lucknow has achieved a major milestone in urban waste management by commissioning its third fresh waste processing facility at the Shivari plant. With this, the city has become...

 January 26, 2026

Odisha Saltwater Crocodile Population Rises to 1,858

Odisha’s saltwater crocodile population has increased to 1,858, marking a rise of 32 from the previous estimate. The annual census covered river systems and estuarine habitats around Bhitarkanika...

 January 21, 2026

New Ginger Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The finding adds to the botanical wealth of the Eastern Himalayas,...

 January 21, 2026

Palghar Protests Against Vadhavan Port Project

Residents of Palghar district held a large protest march against the proposed Vadhavan port and several linked infrastructure projects, citing environmental concerns, legal objections and alleged procedural lapses....

 January 21, 2026

India’s Cattle Rearers Prioritise Non-Milk Uses

India’s cattle economy is far broader than milk production, with a new study showing that more than one-third of cattle rearers prioritise non-market uses of bovines and do...

 January 21, 2026

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