Category: Environment
New Ramsar Sites
Two wetlands in Rajasthan, Khichan and Menar were declared Ramsar Sites on world environment day 2025
Phytoplankton
A study finds that excess iron stimulates phytoplankton blooms, increasing the rate of nutrient consumption and leading to a faster transition to nutrient poor conditions in the oceans
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)
Ministry of Heavy Industries Notifies Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI)
Oil Spills | Calcium Carbide
The Indian Coast Guard warned of an ecological threat from an oil spill and calcium carbide on a capsized Liberian ship, leading Kerala to declare an emergency.
Kawal Tiger Reserve
Telangana Government declared the Tiger Corridor Area connecting the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana with the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as ‘Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve’.
Mt Kangchendzonga
Chief Minister of Sikkim has requested the Centre to ban climbing on Mt. Khangchendzonga
Dugong
Once abundant in Indian waters, Dugong population has now reduced to about 200.
State of World’s Animal Health Report
Animal health body says vaccines needed to protect humans and trade
BioE3 Policy
India plans to Study sustainability of Human Life in Space under BioE3 Policy
Glacial Funeral | Conservation of Glacier
Himalayan Yala Glacier declared dead in Langtang, Nepal
Key Changes in Solar Efficiency Norms
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Eases Solar panel Efficiency Norms for Off-grid Rural Project
Carbon Capture and Utilisation
India Unveils First Cluster of Five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Testbeds for Cement Sector