The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) released comprehensive guidelines for the disposal of expired and unused drugs. This initiative aims to mitigate the ecological risks associated with...
The Bonn Climate Change Conference is a very important annual event under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This conference serves as an essential platform...
Recent studies have revealed a new flowering plant species named Portulaca bharat in the Aravali hills near Jaipur. This discovery marks the region’s rich biodiversity. The plant was...
Recent discoveries in the Makum Coalfield of Assam, have provided vital information about the region’s ancient biodiversity. Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences have identified fossil...
Recent studies highlight flaws in the global network of protected areas (PAs). Despite covering 17 per cent of the Earth’s land, many PAs fail to address the most...
India’s environmental performance has raised concerns as states struggle to meet the 70-mark threshold. The latest report, “State of India’s Environment 2025 in Figures,” published by Down To...
The Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan is water conservation initiative launched by the Madhya Pradesh government. It aims to rejuvenate rivers, water sources, and wetlands across the state. The...
A cholera outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha, has raised health concerns. The outbreak has led to five confirmed deaths and around 500 hospitalisations. A 14-member central team, including experts...
The Indian Rat Snake, scientifically known as Ptyas mucosa, is gaining recognition in Kerala. The State Board for Wildlife is set to consider a proposal to designate this...
Karnataka has emerged as a frontrunner in wind energy production in India. In the financial year 2024-25, the state added an impressive 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity....
