Cabinet Approval Of Coal Gasification Scheme
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved a major scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification…
Category: Environment
Melanoseris Pendryi
A team of Indian botanists recently discovered a new flowering plant species named Melanoseris pendryi in the Sikkim Himalayas at…
National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
The Government has set a target of covering 100 lakh hectares under micro irrigation between 2025–26 and 2029 as part…
Decentralised Waste Management In India
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 have replaced the 2016 framework, aiming to strengthen segregation at source, scientific processing, and…
Kerala’s Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP)
Kerala prepared a draft Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) after two shipwrecks in 2025 (MSC Elsa 3 and MV Wan…
India–EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) And India’s Response
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) became fully operational on January 1, 2026, impacting Indian exporters of steel, aluminium,…
Whitley Awards
Indian conservationists Barkha Subba (for Himalayan salamander) and Parveen Shaikh (for Indian skimmer) recently won the Whitley Awards 2026, also…
Theridion Himalayana (New Spider Species)
Why in News? A new species of spider named Theridion himalayana has been discovered in the western Himalayas. This biodiversity-related…
Eulophia Picta
Why in News? The rare orchid Eulophia picta has been recently recorded in central Andhra Pradesh, expanding its known distribution.…
100% Ethanol Blending In India
Recently, the Union Road Transport Minister advocated for 100% ethanol blending (E100) as part of India’s push for energy self-reliance…