Environment
India's First High-Altitude Climate Change Research Centre in J&K
India established its inaugural climate change research station at Nathatop in Jammu & Kashmir under the name Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre. The research facility exists
Unravelling the Mysteries of Pope’s Pit Viper Venom: A Deadly Snake of Northeast India
Academic researchers have recently made breakthroughs in understanding the venom fabric of Pope’s Pit Viper (Trimeresurus popeiorum) which exists as a nighttime snake throughout Northeast India along with Southeast
Seaweed: A Nutritional Powerhouse from the Ocean
Ocean plants called seaweed contain essential nutrients due to which scientists value them both for medical applications and monetary opportunities. The nutritional profile of seaweed comprises 54 different nutrient
Discovery of New Damselfly Species in Kerala
The exploration team discovered Euphaea wayanadensis as a fresh damselfly species at Wayanad landscape inside the Western Ghats area of Kerala. The discovery of this new damselfly species adds
Gangotri National Park: A Gateway to Himalayan Biodiversity
The tourist access to Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand is now officially available. The vast 2,390 square kilometer space of the park is popular because it
India Achieves Historic Milestone in Renewable Energy Capacity Addition in FY 2024-25
Renewable energy developments in India reached historic levels when the country added 25 GW of new capacity during the financial year 2024-25 while showing a 35% increase over last
Uttarakhand Forest Department partnered with WWF to install trap cameras in the interiors of forests
WWF collaborated with Uttarakhand Forest Department to place trap cameras inside forests that alert about wildlife crossings on forest roads for both driver protection and animal preservation. The World
India Launches ‘Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves’ Project to Safeguard Big Cats
The "Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves" project is undergoing completion at the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as about 30% of the estimated 3,682 tigers reside in
India’s Carbon Offset Plan: Driving Climate Action Through Voluntary Emission Reduction
Operation of the Carbon Offset Mechanism within the Indian Carbon Market enables India to achieve its climate commitments. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 obtained its institutional base through
Water Conservation and Management: A Policy Perspective
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi stressed on March 22 during World Water Day that people must preserve water together for present and future needs. The Ministry of
