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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA): Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species

01-Aug-2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to tackle the increasing ecological, economic, and social threats posed by invasive species across India. 

UK Records Highest Child Exposure to Extreme Heatwaves in Three Decades

31-Jul-2026

According to a Save the Children analysis (2026), the United Kingdom recorded its highest child exposure to extreme heatwaves since 1995, with 10.7 million children (75% of the child population) affected during the first half of 2026. The report highlights the increasing impact of climate change and extreme weather events on children's health and well-being.

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): Transforming India's Urban Infrastructure Through Competitive Financing

31-Jul-2026

The Union Government has informed the Lok Sabha that 33 projects have been approved or accorded in-principle approval under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)

ISRO & JAXA Review Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) Mission Ahead of 2028 Launch: Objectives, Features, Scientific Significance

31-Jul-2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held a high-level technical review meeting at the UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, to assess the progress of Chandrayaan-5, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX).

Supreme Court Rules on Ex-Post Facto Environmental Clearances: No Blanket Amnesty, Only Public Interest-Based Relief

31-Jul-2026

The Supreme Court has quashed the Environment Ministry's July 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex-post facto (retrospective) Environmental Clearances (ECs) for projects that had begun without prior approval.

25 Years of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope: India Celebrates a Milestone in Astronomy

31-Jul-2026

India has celebrated 25 years of successful operations of the 2-metre Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at Hanle, Ladakh. A three-day conference organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) highlighted the telescope's achievements, scientific contributions, and future expansion plans.

Nairobi Meetings 2026: Draft Report Reveals Slow Progress Towards Global Biodiversity Targets

29-Jul-2026

A draft of the first Global Review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) has revealed that the world is not on track to achieve most of the biodiversity targets set for 2030. The report will be discussed during the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28) and the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) meetings being held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) 2026: Government Re-Issues Draft Notification for 56,825 sq km

29-Jul-2026

The Union Government has re-issued the seventh draft notification proposing 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA).

China's Strongest Typhoon Noul of 2026: Why China's Strongest Typhoon of 2026 Forced Mass Evacuations

27-Jul-2026

Typhoon Noul became the strongest typhoon to make landfall in China in 2026, hitting Guangdong Province on 27 July 2026

Government Permits FDI in Inventory-Based E-commerce Model Exclusively for Exports of Domestically Manufactured Goods

27-Jul-2026

The Government of India has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow foreign investment in the inventory-based model of e-commerce exclusively for the export of goods manufactured in India. The decision, announced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is aimed at boosting India's e-commerce exports, reducing compliance burdens on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and improving Indian manufacturers' access to global markets.

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