Environment
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary, Meghalaya
Why in news? Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills has attracted attention due to concerns about limestone mining near its eco...
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Why in news? Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills has attracted attention due to concerns about limestone mining near its eco...
Why in news? With the arrival of winter, Tamil Nadu’s Vellode Bird Sanctuary has once again become a favourite stopover for thousands of migratory b...
Why in news? Wildlife biologists have been highlighting the behaviour and conservation challenges of the black‑capped capuchin monkey, drawing atten...
Why in news? On 10 December 2025 customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok ...
Why in news? A recent wildlife survey reported that the population of the rare golden langur has increased slightly in Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary,...
Why in news? Authorities in Telangana have reported widespread dieback of neem trees across Hyderabad and surrounding districts. Residents are worried...
Why in news? Two wetlands in India have recently been recognised as Ramsar Sites—Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan and the Kopra Reservoir near Bilaspur in...
Why in news? Scientists have warned that Cyclone Senyar, which struck Sumatra recently, may have washed away a significant number of the Tapanuli oran...
Why in news? A report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network highlights a sharp decline in hard corals across the Caribbean. Average hard‑coral...
Why in news? Forest officials recently seized deer heads, horns and animal flesh and arrested a poacher during a raid in Bihar’s Kaimur Wildlife San...
Why in news? In a pioneering study, researchers fitted a bar‑headed goose named “Gagan” with a GSM‑GPS transmitter to trace its migratory path...
Why in news? Record‑breaking rainfall during autumn 2025 filled parts of California’s Death Valley with water, causing the temporary reappearance ...
