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.
Aravalli police seized Rs 1.05 crore in unaccounted cash from a car at Shamlaji checkpost. The driver failed to explain the source, raising hawala transaction suspicions. Income Tax Dept. informed.
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.
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
Residents of Vasant Kunj protest construction in Delhi's ecological ridge area. Legal battles continue as environmentalists fight to protect the city's green lungs from development.
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.
Supreme Court's acceptance of 100m height filter could decimate Aravallis, threatening North India's green lung and desert barrier. Urgent action needed to protect this vital ecosystem.
Aravalli police arrested one person and seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh near Meravada village. Two other accused are currently absconding. Read more details.
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.
Congress criticizes Modi government's new Aravalli definition that excludes 60% hills from protection. Environmental disaster looms as mining threats increase. Read full analysis.
India secures 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting rights in Ahmedabad while cricket team suffers record-breaking defeat against South Africa. Complete coverage of today's top stories.
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.
Environmentalists warn Supreme Court's elevation-based Aravalli definition could remove protection from low hills, threatening ecological balance and increasing desert dust in Delhi-NCR.
Gujarat forest officer Sailesh Khambhla allegedly murdered wife and kids over affair with staffer. Bhavnagar police investigation reveals shocking details of the crime.
Tragic ambulance fire in Gujarat's Aravalli district claims 4 lives, including a one-day-old infant and his father. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Haryana government accelerates Dhosi Hill ropeway development, creating new pilgrimage opportunities and adventure tourism in the Aravalli ranges.
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.