Mixed Green Manure: The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has introduced two mixed green manure kits to promote eco-friendly soil enrichment practices, enhancing sustainability in Indian agriculture.Mixed green manure involves cultivating multiple plant species together specifically to be ploughed back into the soil to enhance fertility and structure.Unlike single-species green manures, this method offers complementary benefits […]
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Algal Bloom Devastates Marine Life
Algal Bloom Devastates Marine Life: A massive toxic algal bloom, caused by algae Karenia mikimotoi (bloom-forming dinoflagellate), has severely impacted South Australia’s coastline, leading to the death of over 200 marine species. The algal bloom has spread over 150 km of coastline, affecting biodiversity hotspots like Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula, and Fleurieu Peninsula. Karenia mikimotoi […]
Yala Glacier Declared ‘Dead’ in Nepal
Yala Glacier Declared ‘Dead’ in Nepal: The Yala Glacier in Nepal, once a crucial site for glaciological training and cryosphere research in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH), has now been officially declared “dead” — marking a significant and symbolic loss in the global climate crisis. On May 12, 2025, scientists, local communities, and monks gathered […]
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years: India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years, prompting experts like to advocate for a stable EPR floor price to formalise recycling and curb environmental and economic losses. E-waste refers to discarded electronic products (mobiles, laptops, TVs, etc.) containing toxic and precious metals. India generated […]
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve: Himachal Pradesh notified Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, India’s largest protected area (1,585 sq km), to safeguard high-altitude biodiversity, particularly snow leopards, and strengthen wildlife corridors.A protected area in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, notified under Section 36A (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Aims to conserve snow leopards, rare Himalayan fauna, […]
Zero-Emission Trucking
Zero-Emission Trucking: Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, released a report on India’s Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking.Zero-Emission Trucking (ZET) refers to freight transportation using battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks that emit no tailpipe emissions, unlike traditional diesel vehicles.
Indian Grey Wolf : In News
Indian Grey Wolf : In News Indian Grey Wolves, apex predators and ecological regulators of grasslands, are facing rapid population decline due to rising threats from feral (free-ranging) dogs. The Indian Grey Wolf is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia. The Indian grey wolf is protected under: […]
Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Anamalai Tiger Reserve: The pre-monsoon (summer) estimation of tigers and other animals started in the Pollachi and Tiruppur divisions of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) recently. It is located at an altitude of 1400 m in the Anamalai Hills of Pollachi and Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the southern side of […]
Snow Leopard : In News
Snow Leopard: In News A group of tourists on a road trip through Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of nature’s most elusive predators, a snow leopard.It is a medium-sized big cat that resides in the rugged terrains of Central and South Asia. Scientific Name: Panthera unciaDespite a range of over […]
Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials
Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials: The Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials aimed at addressing air pollution and water scarcity. Cloud Seeding: is a weather modification technique that enhances precipitation by dispersing chemicals like silver iodide, potassium iodide, or dry ice into clouds, serving […]
