April 18, 2026
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Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme released a report titled “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines”, which highlights that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental an...
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April 18, 2026
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Recently, the Government of India informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme. This programme is a crucial conservation effort aimed at increasing the populati...
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April 17, 2026
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The announcement of a ₹20,000 crore allocation for a carbon credit programme in the Union Budget 2026 has created significant public debate and confusion. A major point of misunderstanding is whether this fund is intended fo...
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April 17, 2026
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Recent reports indicate that illegal earth cutting is continuing in a wetland area connected to Deepor Beel in the Satmile region of Guwahati.
This is happening despite prohibitory orders by the district administration and ...
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April 15, 2026
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At the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, policymakers and system planners highlighted a major structural shift in India’s clean energy transition. India has already crossed 50% non-fossil fuel installed power capacity, marking a si...
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April 15, 2026
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A recent study has highlighted the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) as an unexpected “eco-warrior” in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, Mekelle. The research shows that hyenas play an important ecological and sa...
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April 13, 2026
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A recent comprehensive bird survey in Silent Valley National Park has recorded 192 bird species, highlighting the rich avian biodiversity of this ecologically sensitive rainforest region. The findings reaffirm the park’s...
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April 13, 2026
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Recently, two giant oarfish—popularly known as “doomsday fish”—were spotted near the shore in Cabo San Lucas. This is considered an extremely rare event, as these creatures usually inhabit deep ocean wa...
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April 11, 2026
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Recently, the Forest Survey of India discontinued its Anavaran Deforestation Alert System, which was designed to monitor forest cover loss across the country.
About Anavaran Portal
The Anavaran Portal is a digital monito...
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April 11, 2026
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The interim update of the UN State of the World’s Migratory Species Report 2024 highlights a worrying global trend, stating that 49% of migratory species populations are declining under the Convention on the Conservation...
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