J&K Shelves ₹416 Crore Dal Plan
Why in the News ? The Jammu & Kashmir government has shelved the ₹416.72-crore Dal Lake restoration plan approved in 2009, citing poor outcomes. It has proposed an in-situ conservation […]
Supreme Court Halts Aravalli Zoo Safari Proposal
Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain Haryana’s request linked to the proposed Aravalli Zoo Safari project, asserting it would not allow any activity affecting […]
Warming Arctic Faces Invasive Species Threat
Why in the News? A recent study published in NeoBiota warns that rapid Arctic warming could allow thousands of invasive alien plant species to establish themselves, threatening fragile tundra ecosystems […]
INDIA’S RIVER DELTAS SINKING RAPIDLY
Why in the News? Global study alert: An international research team has found systemic land subsidence across India’s major river deltas, driven largely by human activities, potentially requiring environmental impact […]
HIGH SEAS TREATY AND GLOBAL OCEAN GOVERNANCE
Why in the News? Treaty in force: The High Seas Treaty has officially entered into force after ratification by 60 countries. Global coverage: It governs nearly half of Earth’s surface, […]
New Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep
Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record […]