Mining Denied In Uttrakhand Near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has denied the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for soapstone mining near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a habitat for endangered species.National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is constituted by the Central Government under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA).The board was constituted […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Midges : New Species Identified
Midges : New Species Identified Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies (Midges), 13 of them recorded for the first time in the country, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Midges are tiny insects which are similar in appearance to flies but are more closely related to mosquitoes […]
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect Life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant shifts caused by climate change and various human-generated factors, according to a recent study. Great Barrier Reef is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral […]
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report The Jharkhand Forest department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison, popularly known as Gaur, at Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). Palamu Tiger Reserve is located on the western side of the Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. The reserve forms part of the […]
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups in Karnataka’s first Wolf Sanctuary i.e Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary. Indian Grey wolf is a subspecies of grey wolf. It travels in smaller packs and is less vocal than other variants. It is nocturnal and hunt […]
Fonio Millet
Fonio Millet: Fonio, an ancient West African millet (e.g., Ghana), is known for its resilience to climate shocks, ease of cultivation, and ability to grow in poor soils with minimal water requirements.It is often referred to as a miracle grain due to its adaptability and nutritional value.Fonio is traditionally cultivated by Fulani tribes, the largest […]
Threats to Wild Bees
Threats to Wild Bees: A study published in journal Science, has revealed that over 70% of wild bee species, crucial for pollination, are at risk from pesticide residues in soil.Current pesticide risk assessments mainly focus on honey bees, ignoring the impact on wild bees that nest in the soil.Pesticides like cyantraniliprole harm wild bees by […]
Sydney Funnel-Web Spider
Sydney Funnel-Web Spider: Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider. Scientists have named this 9-centimetre (3.54 inches) long species as Atrax christenseni. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname “Big Boy” and was first discovered in the early 2000s near Newcastle, 170 km (105 miles) north of […]
Hydroclimate Whiplash : Reason Of Wildfire In Los Angeles
Hydroclimate Whiplash : Reason Of Wildfire In Los Angeles According to a study by climate attribution group ClimaMeter, three wildfires that have devastated large parts of the Los Angeles city is mainly due to a ‘hydroclimate whiplash’. Hydroclimate Whiplash is rare meteorological condition wherein an extremely wet season is succeeded by an extremely dry season. […]
Entity List
Entity List: The United States recently removed three Indian nuclear entities Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), and Indian Rare Earths (IRE) from its restrictive Entity List.The Entity List is published by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and includes foreign entities—businesses, institutions, or organizations—subject to stringent licensing […]
