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Why in news? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to appoint consultancy firm AECOM Asia to prepare a detailed redevelopment plan for ...
Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department extended the eco‑tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve until 30 June 2026. The extension follows...
Why in news? Manas National Park in Assam continues to draw attention for its success in conserving endangered species like the greater one‑horned r...
Why in news? Scientists recently described a new species of lynx spider named Hamataliwa mawlyngot. The species was discovered on a shrub near Mawlyng...
Why in news? World Crocodile Day is observed every year on 17 June to raise awareness about crocodiles and their habitats. The 2026 theme, “Legacy i...
Why in news? Botanists recently identified a new genus and species of liverwort, named Indocolea devendrae, from the forests of northern Kerala. This ...
Why in news? An international research team has mapped the global distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The study estimates the scale and carb...
Why in news? Kaziranga National Park authorities in Assam released their first scientific assessment of the greater hog badger. Using camera traps, re...
Why in news? A new documentary titled Enchanting Mukundra showcases the landscapes and wildlife of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. The fil...
Why in news? Residents of Alandi near Pune have reported thick foam and dead fish in the Indrayani River. Images of the pollution have gone viral, pro...
Why in news? In November 2025 Tropical Cyclone Senyar struck North Sumatra. Intense rainfall triggered landslides in the Batang Toru ecosystem, home t...
Why in news? Conservation groups in Tamil Nadu organised a fish count and awareness drive for otters in the Thamirabarani River. The surveys revealed ...
Why in news? The wild water buffalo, India’s state animal of Chhattisgarh, is on the brink of extinction in central India. In the Udanti‑ Sitanadi...
Why in news? Researchers from the National Centre for Biological Sciences identified a new butterfly in the remote Mayodia Pass of Arunachal Pradesh. ...
Why in news? Scientists have described a new frog species named Ingerana occidens, commonly called the western trickle frog. The species was found in ...
Why in news? The weed killer paraquat dichloride has attracted attention after Syngenta announced plans to stop producing it by the end of June 2026. ...
Why in news? The Forest Department of Telangana has announced plans to start safari tours in the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary. The move aims to boos...
Why in news? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Madras have discovered a new species of damselfly, Mortonagrion sant...
Why in news? Zoologists recently described a previously unknown species of soil‑dwelling termite from the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary in West Beng...
Why in news? The Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 introduced a new requirement for caustic‑soda plants that use membrane‑cell...
