India drops 13 places in the Climate Change Performance Index 2026, ranking 23rd. Learn about coal exit policies, renewable energy progress, and exam-relevant climate updates. India Drops 13 Places in Global Climate Change Performance Index A Major Slide in CCPI Ranking India has dropped 13 positions in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026, falling…
Oman UNESCO biosphere council membership 2025 marks a major step in global sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem management under the MAB Programme. Oman Joins UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Council: A Major Step for Global Sustainability In a significant move, Oman has been elected to the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council for the…
Uttarakhand green tax policy 2025: Starting December 1, 2025, the state will impose a digital green tax on all out-of-state vehicles using ANPR cameras to curb pollution and manage tourist traffic. Know tax rates, exemptions, and its importance for government exam preparation. Uttarakhand Introduces Green Tax on Out-of-State Vehicles from December 2025 Starting 1 December…
Tuvalu joins IUCN as the 90th member, enhancing global cooperation on biodiversity and climate change. Learn about Tuvalu’s climate adaptation strategies and international conservation efforts. Tuvalu Becomes 90th Member of IUCN Amid Climate Crisis Introduction Tuvalu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
India National Red List 2025 is set to launch at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, assessing 11,000 species and boosting biodiversity conservation efforts. India’s Historic Step in Biodiversity Conservation India is set to unveil its inaugural National Red List of Endangered Species at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World…
Supreme Court old vehicle relief in Delhi NCR provides interim relief to diesel and petrol vehicles, emphasizing evidence-based emission regulations and updated environmental policies. Supreme Court’s Interim Relief on Old Vehicle Ban: Balancing Ecology and Citizens’ Rights Interim Relief for Vehicle Owners in Delhi-NCR On August 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of India granted interim…
Mauna Loa climate data collection, the world’s longest CO₂ monitoring record, faces shutdown due to US funding cuts—impacting global climate policy and scientific accuracy. Mauna Loa Observatory at Risk: Landmark Climate Monitoring Station Faces Shutdown Introduction: A Pillar of Climate Science Under ThreatSince 1958, the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has been the epicenter of…
GAIL and Verbio India Partner to Advance Agricultural Residue-Based CBG Projects Introduction to the Partnership GAIL (India) Limited, one of the leading natural gas companies in India, has partnered with Verbio India, a subsidiary of the German renewable energy company Verbio. This collaboration aims to promote the production of Compressed Biogas (CBG) from agricultural residues….
Wildlife Faces Crisis: 73% Decline Over 50 Years, Warns WWF Introduction to the Crisis The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a stark warning about the ongoing crisis in wildlife populations globally. According to the latest findings, there has been a staggering 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970. This report highlights the critical state…
Global Climate Loss and Damage Fund Appoints Its First Director The newly established Global Climate Loss and Damage Fund has appointed its first director, enhancing its operational capabilities to tackle climate-induced losses and damages. This fund was created during the COP27 conference held in Egypt, with a primary focus on supporting vulnerable countries adversely affected…
