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IMD Weather Forecasting Challenges

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has faced ongoing challenges in providing accurate weather forecasts. Despite its long history, the IMD has been caught off guard by extreme weather...

May 21, 2025

Operation Olivia

Operation Olivia is an annual initiative by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at conserving Olive Ridley turtles. Recently, ICG reported a record protection of 6.98 lakh turtles...

May 21, 2025

WHO Recognises Countries for Trans Fat Elimination Leadership

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognised four countries for their leadership in eliminating industrially produced trans fats. Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore received validation certificates during the...

May 21, 2025

Tamil Nadu’s Endangered Species Conservation Fund Management Shift

Tamil Nadu has reallocated the management of its ₹50 crore Endangered Species Conservation Fund to the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC). This decision aims to expedite urgent...

May 20, 2025

Kerala’s Tribal Disaster Management Plan

Kerala is set to launch a pioneering disaster management initiative aimed at protecting its tribal communities. This plan, the Tribal Hamlet Disaster Management Plan (THDMP), is particularly focused...

May 20, 2025

Biodiversity Funding Gaps for Local Communities

Recent studies have brought into light disconnect between biodiversity funding and the local communities that manage these vital resources. Conducted by the International Institute for Environment and Development...

May 20, 2025

Perito Moreno Glacier

The Perito Moreno glacier, located in Argentina, is experiencing alarming changes. Recently, it lost a massive ice block, raising concerns about its stability. This glacier, known for its...

May 19, 2025

Illegal Bird Killing in the Mediterranean Region

The Mediterranean region faces a severe crisis regarding the illegal killing of birds. A recent study marks that most countries are failing to meet their commitments to halve...

May 16, 2025

Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve

The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve was officially notified on May 7, 2025. This reserve is located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is now the largest...

May 15, 2025

India’s Internal Displacement Crisis

In 2024, India faced its highest recorded internal displacements in over a decade. A report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre revealed that 5.4 million people were displaced...

May 14, 2025

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