The CPCB’s latest report shows a marginal reduction in river pollution stretches across India, though several rivers, especially in Maharashtra, remain critically contaminated. LEARNING FROM HOME/WITHOUT CLASSES/BASICS India’s rivers face…
Read MoreEcology & Environment
An equinox(spring and Autumnal ) is a day when the sun is in its apex over the Equator, and the Earth experiences days and nights of generally equal length. Autumnal Equinox There…
Read More
September 16 the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This year, we celebrate 35 years of the Vienna Convention and 35 years of global ozone layer protection….
Read MoreThe Lunar Eclipse The Lunar Eclipse occurs on October 28, 2023, Also called a ‘blood moon’ or chandra grahan, a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon falls into the Earth’s shadow. …
Read MoreA powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, triggering a tsunami in the northern Pacific. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering tsunami alerts. A Tsunami Advisory has…
Read MoreLast week Himachal Pradesh experienced severe devastation with reports of cloud burst, floods, and heavy rains in various locations across the state. LEARNING FROM HOME/WITHOUT CLASSES/ BASICS Cloud Burst is…
Read MoreJune 20-21 is a very important day for our planet and its relationship with the sun. June is one of two solstices, days when the rays of the sun…
Read MoreThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a severe heatwave. It includes Delhi, Punjab and Haryana between and in other parts of northern India. IMD attributed the above conditions due the…
Read MoreThe southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on Saturday, May 24. Its usual onset is June 1. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) it is due to a combination of…
Read MoreAs sanctioned by the UN, May 22 is observed as the World Biodiversity Day. The 2025 theme—“Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development”—captures the essence of the OECS vision: a future in…
Read More