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,…
Category: Environment
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…
Amazon Tgra Deal For Sustainable Rice Farming
Amazon signed a long term carbon credit offtake agreement with The Good Rice Alliance (TGRA) to promote sustainable rice farming…
Apis Mellifera
The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Pulwama has demonstrated that Apis mellifera (Western honey bee) can survive sub-zero…
State Of India’s Bats Report (2024–25)
India released its first national assessment on bats, highlighting ecological threats, data gaps, and the urgent need for conservation research.…
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3)
The Government of India has released the draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) norms, scheduled for implementation from April…
Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
A New Delhi court convicted an art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls, which are made from…