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April 26, 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant released radioactive particles into the air, which spread across Europe as dust and smoke,...
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The day promotes the prevention of workplace accidents and the creation of safe and healthy w...
Sustainable Railways: Saving 1.6 Lakh Litres Daily The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad (Western Railway) has achieved the milestone of becoming India’s first 'water neutral' railway depot. Through advanced recycling...
National PNG Drive 2.0 Extended: Paving the Way for a Gas-Based Economy In a strategic move to sustain the momentum of clean energy adoption, the Government of India has extended the National PNG (Piped Natural Gas) Driv...
Overview In January 2026, India intensified its climate action efforts and environmental protection initiatives as part of its long-term sustainability goals. The government focused on reducing carbon emissions, expandin...
Project GIB: A Breakthrough in Avian Conservation In a historic achievement for wildlife conservation, a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was successfully hatched in the wild in Kutch, Gujarat, in early 2026. This marks...
The 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW-2026) was launched in New Delhi. Organised by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, the event aims to promote global cooperation and innovative solutions for water cons...
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India’s 99th Ramsar Site, a wetland of international importance. The freshwater wetland lies about 17 km from Aligarh. It came into being in 1852, after...
World Penguin Day is observed every year on April 25 to celebrate penguins and to spread awareness about the need to conserve them. Penguins are flightless seabirds found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, and Antarctica...
Dolphin Friends Initiative: Safeguarding the Ganges River DolphinThe Forest Department in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has launched the 'Dolphin Friends' volunteer network in April 2026. This initiative is a dedicated commu...
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has approved revised guidelines under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to improve how Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds are used.Aim: Fair sharing of benefits from biologi...
The Thermal Safety Margin: A Growing Threat to Global Food SecurityIn a joint effort to mark Earth Day (April 22, 2026), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) release...
