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Asiatic Lion Population Surge in Gujarat 2025

The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has experienced a remarkable increase, reaching an estimated 891 individuals as of May 2025. This is rise from 674 lions recorded in...

May 22, 2025

Kumki Elephants

The Karnataka government has recently transferred four trained kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh. This event took place at the Vidhana Soudha administrative complex. The elephants are specifically trained...

May 22, 2025

Aravalli Restoration

The Aravalli mountain range, one of India’s oldest, is undergoing restoration initiative. Recently, a national workshop was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to devise strategies for the Aravalli Landscape...

May 22, 2025

West Nile Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes

In July 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported the first detection of the West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in the United Kingdom. Aedes vexans mosquitoes...

May 22, 2025

UK Experiences Driest Spring in a Century

The United Kingdom is currently facing an unprecedented dry spell. The Meteorological Office has declared this spring as the driest in over a century. Average rainfall has plummeted...

May 21, 2025

Sail Ships

The recent collision of the Mexican Navy’s sail training vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge has brought into light the relevance of traditional sailing ships in contemporary...

May 21, 2025

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

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