Attunli Hydroelectric Project: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects recently recommended environmental clearance for SJVN Limited’s 680 MW Attunli Hydroelectric Project in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Attunli Hydroelectric Project is a 680 MW run-of-river hydropower project in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project envisages an […]
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Liocheles gracilipalpus : New species of scorpion
Liocheles gracilipalpus : New species of scorpion A team of researchers recently discovered and formally described a new species of scorpion named liocheles gracilipalpus from the Shivalik Hills of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a new species of scorpion belonging to the Hormuridae family. It was discovered from the Shivalik Hills of […]
Tetragonula nagalandensis : New species of stingless honey bee
Tetragonula nagalandensis: New species of stingless honey bee Scientists have discovered a new species of stingless honey bee and named it as Tetragonula nagalandensis. Tetragonula nagalandensis is a species of stingless honey bee discovered in Nagaland. The name nagalandensis was chosen as a tribute to the state of Nagaland, where the bee was first discovered […]
Coral Bleaching
Coral Bleaching: The seventh Status of Coral Reefs of the World report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) said that Coral bleaching events becoming more frequent and recovery periods had shortened dramatically. It happens when corals experience stress in their environment due to changes in temperature, pollution or high levels of ocean acidity. […]
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026: Singaporean lawyer and diplomat Tommy Koh, Myanmar activist Bo Kyi and Bangladeshi social worker Runa Khan have been named winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. It was first given in 1958 […]
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper: Rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village, Gurgaon. The sharp-tailed sandpiper (Calidris acuminata ) is a small wader bird. It is a medium-sized sandpiper with distinct cap. Breeding adults are heavily marked with chevrons and spots on the underparts and have a rich chestnut cap and white eye-ring. Nonbreeding adults are […]
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap Nearly a decade after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the discourse around disability rights remains largely confined to basic early education and accessible infrastructure. Ground reports from Keralam expose a critical, unaddressed policy blind spot: the severe systemic vacuum […]
FSSAI Proposes Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Packaged Foods
FSSAI Proposes Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Packaged Foods: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tightened regulatory scrutiny over misleading food claims and submitted a proposal to the Supreme Court for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWL). While these measures aim to curb deceptive marketing and promote healthier diets, public health experts have flagged […]
Per Drop More Crop
Per Drop More Crop: The Government highlighted the progress of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), a micro-irrigation scheme aimed at improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation practices. As of July 2026, PDMC has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation coverage, with DBT-based financial assistance and digital implementation improving transparency, farmer […]
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race: The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (boat race) is one of Kerala’s most iconic traditional events, symbolising the State’s cultural heritage, devotion and community spirit. Aranmula is a heritage village located on the banks of the Pamba River and is famous for the GI-tagged Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror), a unique traditional craft of […]
