The Rusty-spotted Cat, scientifically named Prionailurus rubiginosus, was documented for the first time in the National Chambal Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026. This record is the...
Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly called the Long-tailed Duskhawker, was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years. The species was sighted in October 2024 during a biodiversity survey in Namdapha...
India has 191 recorded species of cockroaches, and more than 60% of them are endemic to the country. A Zoological Survey of India study published in the taxonomy...
India has prepared a plan to mandate 1% blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Aviation Turbine Fuel from January 2027. The Union Government has set indicative targets of...
India recorded 97 of the world’s 100 hottest cities on 22 May 2026 during a heatwave across northern, central and eastern India. Balangir in Odisha touched 48°C, while...
World Bee Day is observed on 20 May each year to recognise the role of bees and other pollinators in agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning. In 2026, verified...
Maharashtra has completed ground-truthing, or physical verification, of 23,404 wetlands out of 23,415 identified wetlands as of 19-20 May 2026. The remaining 11 wetlands are in Pune district,...
Thirteen major reservoirs in India fell below 50% of normal storage capacity by 14 May 2026, and the Central Water Commission monitored 166 reservoirs across the country. The...
India released its first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on 15 May 2026. The release took place on Endangered Species...
Karnataka has started drafting individual climate action plans for 5,994 gram panchayats and 340 urban local bodies. The initiative is linked to the revised State Action Plan on...
