Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity

Translocation of Tigers

Context: The Union Environment Ministry has cleared the translocation of 8 tigers from Tadoba-Andhari and Pench Tiger Reserves to the...

Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII)

Context: The Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), first launched at the COP28 climate summit and rooted in the 2023 Nairobi...

Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Norms

Context: India’s decision to roll out Bharat Stage VII (BS VII) emission norms marks a pivotal step in its fight...

Ethanol Blending in India – E10, E20 and Beyond

Context: India’s biofuel revolution is accelerating, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announcing that ethanol blending will cross 20% and diesel–isobutanol...

Bandipur National Park

Context: Elephant electrocuted in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve About Bandipur NP: Located in Karnataka, the park was established in 1974...

Minerals – Critical, Atomic and Rare Earth

Context: In a significant move aimed at boosting domestic production of minerals vital for national security and economic growth, the...

Union Government seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project

Context: The ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project has sparked debate over tribal rights, ecology, and development, following a Tribal Council...

Clean Energy Potential of Himalayan Nations (HKH Region)

Himalayan nations tapping just 6% of vast clean energy potential: ICIMOD report Context: The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region holds...

Indian Cities at the Climate-Resilient Crossroads

Indian Cities at the Climate-Resilient Crossroads

India’s cities face floods, heat, and climate risks. Building resilient housing, transport, and services is key to a sustainable future....

Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP)

Context: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with iFOREST and the Singapore-ETH Centre, launched the Integrated Heat and Cooling Action...

India’s BioE3 Policy

One Year of BioE3: Charting India’s Path to a US$300 Billion Bioeconomy Context: India’s BioE3 Policy, launched a year ago,...

India’s Maritime Reforms 2025: Opportunities and Challenges

India’s maritime reforms 2025 —Ports Bill, Coastal Shipping Act, and Merchant Shipping Act—aim to modernise governance but raise concerns over...

Biodiversity (Amendment) Act, 2023–24

Biodiversity (Amendment) Act, 2023–24

India to overhaul biodiversity norms to boost ayurveda biz innovation, conservation Biodiversity: The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced several...

Noise Pollution in Indian Cities

Explore rising urban noise pollution in India—its impact on health, learning, and nature—and why stronger laws and cultural change are...

Radioactive Waste Dumping in Oceans

Radioactive Waste Dumping in Oceans

European nations dumped 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste in the ocean, and humans might soon pay the price Context: The...