Ace your UPSC Mains 2026 prep with this week's GS Paper 1 practice. Analyze factors worsening North India's air pollution and why Africa's tropical forests now emit more carbon than they absorb.
Two adult elephants and a calf discovered dead in a Vellore private forest. A special investigation team is working to determine the cause of death in this critical interstate corridor. Read the latest details.
A 4-foot Russell's viper was rescued from a Palamu village house. The forest team released it in Nawa forests. Learn about the snake-bite risks in the region.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
16-year-old Phulo Dhanwar died in West Singhbhum IED explosion while collecting firewood. Two women seriously injured in latest Saranda forest blast. Read full details.
A young girl died and two women were injured after triggering an IED planted by Maoists in Jharkhand's Saranda forest. The victims were collecting firewood when the explosion occurred.
Tata Steel Foundation's Sukinda Ecorace Project revives native tassar silkworms through forest restoration, creating biodiversity corridors and sustainable livelihoods in Odisha.
Vidarbha activists submit memorandum to CM Fadnavis opposing forest department relocation from Nagpur to Mumbai, citing Nagpur Pact violations. Read about the brewing agitation.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar alleges Ministry of Environment creating obstacles for Yettinahole water project. Water should have reached Hassan, Tumakuru by now. Read full details.
Gujarat forest officer Sailesh Khambhla allegedly murdered wife and kids over affair with staffer. Bhavnagar police investigation reveals shocking details of the crime.
Exposing the global network behind Red Sanders smuggling from Andhra Pradesh forests. Learn how this precious wood reaches international markets illegally.
Delhi-NCR faces severe air pollution while SC orders wildlife sanctuary status for Saranda forests. New Seeds Bill proposes strict penalties. Essential UPSC insights for aspirants.
Supreme Court prohibits mining within 1 km of national parks & wildlife sanctuaries. Jharkhand directed to declare Saranda forest area as notified. Read more.
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.
In a remarkable display of animal family bonds, a wild elephant herd in Odisha's Ganjam forest guarded their newborn calf for 48 hours, showcasing incredible protective instincts that left forest officials amazed.
In an unprecedented conservation effort, Hawaii is releasing half a million mosquitoes weekly across its forests. Discover how this counterintuitive strategy aims to rescue endangered native birds from extinction.
MP's Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary prepares to become India's third cheetah habitat, but faces unique challenges with existing tiger population and habitat readiness.
A dire UN report reveals climate change is pushing Northern Hemisphere forests to the brink with escalating wildfires and rising temperatures threatening ecological collapse.
A young male tiger from Nagarahole Tiger Reserve has stunned wildlife experts by trekking an astonishing 360 kilometers to reach Uttara Kannada district, showcasing remarkable resilience and survival instincts.
Discover Delhi's best-kept secrets! Escape the urban chaos and explore these 5 hidden forests around the capital that offer pristine nature, rare wildlife, and perfect weekend getaways.
Groundbreaking research exposes how climate change is undermining forests' capacity to absorb carbon emissions, threatening global climate goals and demanding urgent policy action.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delivers a strong rebuttal to social activist Medha Patkar's criticism of state eviction drives, asserting that the government will continue removing encroachers from protected lands.
Exclusive interview with Kalyan Varma reveals why Tamil Nadu's wilderness surpasses Karnataka's, featuring rare species and conservation success stories that will amaze every nature lover.
Ingka Group, IKEA's parent company, makes massive Baltic forest acquisition to secure sustainable raw materials and boost Europe's furniture supply chain.
In a heart-wrenching dilemma between protocol and compassion, Bandipur forest officials are hand-feeding orphaned tiger cubs against national guidelines, sparking a conservation ethics debate across India.
Jharkhand government proposes converting 250 sq km of Saranda forest into a sanctuary, balancing conservation goals with tribal community concerns and livelihoods.