Urban Floods
Why it is in news? Bengaluru and Vijaywada faced heavy rains Local weather patterns were responsible resulting in the abnormal situation The 65mm downpour caused tremendous inconvenience to the…
Snow leopard photographed in Arunachal
Why it in news? Scientists have obtained the first evidence of the elusive snow leopard in Arunachal Pradesh. Camera traps have captured images of the big cat at Thembang…
NGT nod for Baliyatra festival
Why it is in news? Next month’s Baliyatra festival got a nod from the East Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Baliyatra Festival Bali Yatra means a journey…
Ganga Mission plans turtle sanctuary in Allahabad
Why it is in news? National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will establish a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad, as part of efforts to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river…
Finance Act 2017 may curtail NGT’s independence
Finance Act 2017 may curtail NGT’s independence The Finance Act 2017 has made major changes in the appointment procedures for chairpersons and members of the numerous tribunals,…