Efforts to safeguard Dwarka forest persist despite SC stay order
Latest| A clear disregard for the court’s verdict, as work in the area continues to harm the trees. The SC has temporarily suspended tree cutting in Sector 21 of Dwarka.
Several injured as violence erupted during protest in Hasdeo forest
Trending| Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) against violence with protesting tribals in Hasdeo forest of Chhattisgarh.
Mitigation strategies to cut the carbon footprint of milk production
Carbon Emission| Total emissions from the dairy sector in India was 0.5% of Global GHG emissions. Experts believe this too can be reduced with the effective measures.
2024 Monsoon marks highest number of heavy rainfall events in 5 years
The 2024 monsoon was characterized by extreme weather events, achieving the highest number of heavy rainfall occurrences in the past five years.
Tantrik treats snakebite victim at a district hospital in MP
Trending| In India, snakebites represent a significant public health concern, leading to 58,000 deaths each year, which is the highest rate in the world.
Increasing debt and declining landholdings in agriculture, says NABARD survey
Agriculture| 30% of households reported experiencing crop failure at least once during the reference period, primarily due to irregular rainfall, seasonal extremes etc.
Devastating effects of climate change on elephants & their ecosystems
Wildlife| Climate change and rising temperatures can lead to habitat loss, impacting food availability. Heat stress can weaken elephants’ immune systems. | On Ground
Sloth Bears though rescued live with the traumas of the past
On Ground | Wildlife | In the early 2000s, significant efforts were made to ban the practice of dancing sloth bears in various regions across the country.
Investigation launched after the last wolf in Bahraich was killed
Indian wolf is listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List and is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which prohibits hunting and trade. | Latest
India needs a more compassionate approach to elephant welfare
On Ground| Wildlife According to the MoEFCC, a staggering 1,160 elephants were killed in the country due to non-natural causes over the a decade, till December 31, 2020.