Category: Environment Current Affairs

Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary: A melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer, commonly known as a chital, has been spotted at the Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary near Nagpur. Umred–Pauni–Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka of Nagpur district. It is surrounded by the Wainganga River and the Gose Khurd Dam […]

Shellear fish: Scientists have confirmed that shellear fish climb a vertical waterfall 15 metres (50 feet) tall in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Shellear fish, whose scientific ‌name is Parakneria thysi. It is found in the upper Congo Basin (particularly Luvilombo Falls on the Luvilombo River). It is a benthopelagic; freshwater species. Shellear’s climbing abilities […]

Oak Tree: The Uttarakhand High Court stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie for construction by the Municipal Council. Oak belongs to the genus Quercus in the Fagaceae family. Oaks are found in diverse habitats around the world, with a broad distribution in North America, Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. They can adapt […]

Sanderling: A tagged shorebird Sanderling that flew more than 7,400 km from South Australia has been spotted on the remote Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small plump wading bird. Its name comes from Old English sand-yrðling and means “sand-ploughman” During the winter the sanderling is very […]

India’s Green Pathway: From Conservation to Climate Action India’s evolving environmental strategy, highlighted in its “Green Pathway” approach, reflects a shift from conservation to integrated climate action. Amid rising climate challenges, India is aligning biodiversity protection with economic growth and sustainability. The country is also emerging as a key global voice on climate justice and […]

Groundwater Pollution: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised serious concerns over groundwater contamination in 4,949 villages across 8 states, highlighting rising levels of heavy metals, fluoride, and nitrates.Groundwater pollution refers to the contamination of water stored in aquifers, wells, and underground water-bearing layers due to the presence of harmful chemicals, heavy metals, pathogens, and agricultural […]

Indian Crested Porcupine: It was observed that the Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) has begun feeding on saffron corms beneath the soil, hollowing out harvests before they can bloom in Kashmir. Indian Crested Porcupine is a large rodent belongs to the Old World porcupine family, Hystricidae. It mainly occurs on rocky hillsides but is also […]

Udanti- Sitanadi Tiger Reserve: A rare Indian giant flying squirrel, a native of Western Ghats, has been found in the Udanti- Sitanadi tiger reserve (USTR) in Chhattisgarh. It is located in the state of Chhattisgarh. It was established by joining the regions represented by Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries. The drainage system of the reserve […]

Appemidi Mango: Appemidi mango (tender mango in Kannada) is facing the threat of climate change and experts are stressing the need for in-situ conservation of the natural trees in the Aghanashini valley of Karnataka. Appemidi Mango is found exclusively in the Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka. It is small and tender; it is […]