Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS)
The Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), established in 2006, is an essential network designed to monitor the Indian Ocean’s marine and atmospheric conditions. It includes…
Environment & Ecology
[Indepth] Forever Chemicals (PFAS): How They’re Harming Your Health Without You Knowing
Recent findings in India have unveiled a concerning presence of toxic 'forever chemicals', or PFAS, in everyday items such as bandages, with studies i…
Threats to the Great Indian Bustard and Conservation Efforts
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species, faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss, collisions with power lines, and poaching. With an estimated…
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aim to enhance plastic waste management practices in…
[In-depth] Bengaluru Water Crisis – Causes, Effects, Measures
Bengaluru, India's burgeoning IT hub, is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by insufficient rainfall, rapid urbanization, and over-expl…
Vechur Cow
The Vechur cow, originating from the village of Vechoor in Kerala, India, is renowned for being the world’s smallest cattle breed, a status confirmed by…
Global Climate Report 2023 of WMO
The Global Climate Report 2023 from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) starkly underscores that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with global temperatures soaring…
Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants
The central government recently issued a Gazette notification that allows the inter-state transportation of captive elephants, a move that came ahead of the Lok Sabha…
[Indepth] Biomining – Concept, Pros, Cons, India Initiatives
Biomining in India represents a pioneering approach to addressing the country's escalating waste management crisis. Utilizing microorganisms to extrac…
