Environment & Ecology

UNEP’s “Navigating New Horizons” Report

Context: The UNEP assessment predicts that disruptions will become evident in the next seven years, by 2035. India is among...

Sri Lankan frogs found in Indian Eastern Ghats Suggest Ancient Connection

Context: The Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) and Sri Lankan shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) were found thriving in the...

UNEP Report: Disruptions from Space Activity

Context: The UNEP report “Navigating New Horizons — A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing,”  highlights major...

FAO Report on Climate Change Risks to Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries

Context: A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that unless emissions are...

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Context: India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports touched a near four-year high as gas-based power output jumps amid severe heatwave. ...

Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability

Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability

Context: The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) focusing on addressing plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability...

Lakshadweep Bleaching Crisis

Lakshadweep Bleaching Crisis

Context: Scientists have confirmed that Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands and a Union Territory of India, has been the...

Climate Crisis: Escalating Threats & Urgent Solutions

Context: According to the report by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO),  there is an 80% chance that the world will temporarily...

New Ant Species

Context: New ant species discovered from Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.   More on News: Discovery was a collaborative effort...

LignoSat

Context: Japanese researchers created the world’s first wooden satellite, “LignoSat”.   More on News: A team from Kyoto University and...

Heatwave could hit farming: ADB

Context: India’s economy faces risks from weak global demand and disruptions in oil supplies, potentially affecting export growth and raising...