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2025 was the Warmest La Niña Year on Record

2025 was the Warmest La Niña Year on Record According to Berkeley Earth’s Annual Temperature Report 2025, 2025 became the warmest La Niña year on record and the 3rd warmest year overall. This was significant because La Niña conditions usually cool global temperatures, yet 2025 remained exceptionally warm. What is La Niña? Aspect Details ENSO Phase La Niña is the cool phase of the El Niño–S

US Exits Paris Climate Pact

US Exits Paris Climate Pact On 27th January 2026, the United States officially exited the Paris Agreement, marking the second withdrawal under President Donald Trump. The withdrawal came a year after President Trump signed the executive order announcing the decision, calling the agreement “unfair and one-sided”. Why did the US Exit? Issue Details US Position President Trump argued that the agreement was “unfair and one-sided

Seven of Nine Planetary Boundaries Now Breached

Seven of Nine Planetary Boundaries Now Breached As of 2025, seven of the nine planetary boundaries are now considered breached. Only Atmospheric Aerosol Loading and Stratospheric Ozone Depletion remain within limit. The Nine Planetary Boundaries Boundary Meaning Climate Change Greenhouse gas concentrations and radiative forcing. Biosphere Integrity Genetic diversity and functional integrity loss. Land-System Change

International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation 2025

International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 The High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29–31, 2025. It acted as the flagship event for the UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Key Outcomes Outcome Details Dushanbe Declaration Adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration on Glacier Preservation. Global Agenda Launch

Bharat Forecast System

Bharat Forecast System The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched the Bharat Forecast System (BFS) on May 26, 2025. It is the world’s first indigenously developed weather model offering an ultra-high resolution of 6 km × 6 km, surpassing global standards of 9–14 km. What is Bharat Forecast System? Component Details Launch Launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences on May 26, 2025. Developer Developed by t

India’s First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming Project

India’s First Open-Sea Marine Fish Farming Project On 18th January 2026, India launched the country’s first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. The project integrates advanced marine technology with livelihood generation through open-sea cultivation of marine finfish and seaweed under natural ocean conditions. Project Overview Aspect Details Launch Date Launched on 18th January 2026. Location I

Indian Wolf Recognized as a Distinct Species by IUCN

Indian Wolf Recognized as a Distinct Species by IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has, for the first time, evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) as a separate entity from the broader grey wolf species. This move paves the way for its recognition as a distinct species within the Canis genus. Conservation Status Aspect Details Estimated Population The IUCN’s Canid Specialist Group estimates that onl

Similipal accorded ‘National Park’ Status

Similipal accorded ‘National Park’ Status Similipal in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha has been accorded ‘National Park’ status by the Odisha government. It has become the 107th national park in India and the second in Odisha, after Bhitarkanika. What is a National Park? Aspect Details Declaration A state government may notify an area as a National Park for protection of wildlife and its environment. Basis of

Gaddi Dog: ICAR-NBAGR Recognition

Gaddi Dog: ICAR-NBAGR Recognition On 6th January 2025, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR) officially recognised ‘Gaddi’, a native Himalayan dog breed. The recognition was granted alongside nine other livestock breeds, strengthening documentation and conservation of India’s indigenous animal genetic resources. About Gaddi Dog Aspect Details Breed Type Gad

HIMACHAL COLD DESERT ADDED TO UNESCO NETWORK

Himachal Cold Desert Added to UNESCO Network On 27th September 2025, India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. With this inclusion, India now has 13 biosphere reserves listed in the UNESCO global network, highlighting the country’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and community-led sustainable development. About the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Aspect Deta

NHAI to Develop ‘Bee Corridors’

NHAI to Develop ‘Bee Corridors’ On 17th February 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or “Bee Corridors” along national highways. The initiative aims to support pollinators by creating continuous stretches of bee-friendly vegetation along highway networks. What are Bee Corridors? Aspect Details Definition Bee Corridors are continuous stretc

Turtle Trails

Turtle Trails The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed “Turtle Trails” to develop regulated ecotourism infrastructure along key Olive Ridley turtle nesting sites. The proposed trails will cover important coastal nesting areas in Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala. What are Turtle Trails? Aspect Details Budget Proposal Proposed in the Union Budget 2026–27. Main Focus Development of regulated ecotourism infrastructur

BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025

BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 The first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7–11 February 2025. The summit was organised under the framework of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Key Highlights of the Summit Aspect Details Event First-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025. Venue Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Dates Held from 7–

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize was awarded to Nicaragua’s century-old newspaper La Prensa. The award recognised its fearless reporting despite escalating repression, including arrests, exile and asset confiscation under the Ortega-Murillo regime. Award Details Aspect Details Awarded To Nicaragua’s century-old newspaper La Prensa. Awarded For Conti

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 was awarded to Educate Girls, officially known as the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally. It became the first Indian organisation to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award, one of Asia’s most prestigious honours. Award Details Aspect Details Indian Awardee Educate Girls, officially known as the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally. Awarded For Relentless efforts in trans

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