Gangotri National Park: The Gangotri National Park reopened after six-month winter break. It is located in Uttarakhand. It sits along the upper catchment of the Bhagirathi River. The northeastern section of the park forms the international boundary of India and Tibet (China). The area enclosed by the park also borders Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Govind […]
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Rice’s Whale
Rice’s Whale: Scientists fear that USA administration’s plan to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico will push Rice’s Whales to extinction. Rice’s whales are members of the baleen whale family Balaenopteridae. These are most closely related to Bryde’s whales. In 2021, the Rice’s whale was recognized as a new species, evolutionarily distinct from other […]
E20 Fuel
E20 Fuel: The Central government has implemented a new fuel mandate for petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON. E20 Fuel is a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol. Ethanol is a biofuel derived from crops such as sugarcane, maize, and grains. It […]
Snowy owl
Snowy owl: The snowy owl has been designated for international protection by the U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. The Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the true owl family. It is mainly live in the Arctic in open, treeless areas called tundra. It can also […]
Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale: A stranded humpback whale was managed to swim free in Baltic Sea. The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual; a member of the family Balaenopteridae. They undertake long migrations between polar feeding grounds in summer and tropical or subtropical breeding grounds in winter. It has […]
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary: A rare white female albino Himalayan ‘tahr’ has been recorded in the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary at Bharmour in Chamba district. It is the second largest sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh. It houses the famous Manimahesh temple, an attraction to thousands of pilgrims despite the difficult terrain and extreme cold conditions. It has […]
India’s 1st National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
India’s 1st National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna: The Center for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, has reached a significant milestone in marine conservation with its “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre being officially designated as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) conferred this status under Section 39 of […]
Jungle cat
Jungle cat: Recent studies revealed that Jungle cat’s populations are shrinking and suggested they need habitats outside protected areas. The Jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a medium-sized cat. Its name comes from the Caucasus Mountains, the place this cat was first discovered. Other names: Swamp Cat, Reed Cat It is long-legged and is the largest […]
Ghorad (Great Indian Bustard)
Ghorad (Great Indian Bustard): After a decade-long hiatus, a Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch district through a pioneering inter-state conservation effort.The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), locally known as Ghorad in Gujarat and Maharashtra, is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. It is considered the flagship […]
Satpura Tiger Reserve : In News
Satpura Tiger Reserve : In News A tiger from Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) has been allegedly poisoned to death leading to arrest of five people in the case. Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Satpura ranges of the Central Indian Landscape. It lies south of the […]
