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The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is a technology that maintains Earth-like habitable conditions within a spacecraft.

Loktak Lake was recently in the news because of its unique floating islands known as phumdis, which are considered one of the most remarkable ecological features in the world. Scientists and environmentalists have highlighted the need to conserve the lake due to increasing ecological pressures and changes in water flow patterns.

Recently, the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) completed the documentation, satellite-based mapping, and ground-truthing of 23,404 wetlands out of Maharashtra’s total 23,415 wetlands.

Recently, the Hyderabad team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered a live Indian Red Sand Boa from a man in Warangal.

The famous Anaimangalam copper plates from the Chola period were recently brought back to India from the Netherlands.

India is undertaking one of the world’s largest dam rehabilitation and safety modernisation programmes as the country increasingly focuses on strengthening ageing water infrastructure through policy reforms, technological interventions, legal mechanisms and institutional strengthening.

A scientific wildlife census was launched in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary to study key species population and wildlife corridors.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently released a report, "India's Nuclear Energy Vision: Strategic Pathways for SMR Deployment," stating that India will need an investment of ₹23-25 ​​lakh crore, extensive regulatory reforms, and the rapid adoption of small modular reactor (SMR) technology to achieve 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047.

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is India’s principal legislation for the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. It provides a legal framework for the conservation of wild animals, birds, plants, and their habitats.

The National Air Quality Index (AQI) monitors air quality in urban centers in real time to enhance public awareness and drive mitigation efforts.