Hoya dawodiensis: New Plant Species Arunachal Pradesh recently reported a major scientific milestone with the discovery of a new plant species, Hoya dawodiensis. Hoya dawodiensis is a new plant species. It was discovered in the Vijoynagar region in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Vijoynagar landscape, accessible only by air or multi-day treks, remains one of the […]
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Cuban gar
Cuban gar: Cuban scientists have taken restoration efforts in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp to save the Cuban gar from extinction. The Cuban gar (Atractosteus tristoechus), also known as the manjuarí, is a fish in the family Lepisosteidae. This fish is part of a family called “gars,” which have been around for about 100 million years. It […]
Manchurian Walnut Tree
Manchurian Walnut Tree: Researchers found that plant leaves from the Manchurian walnut tree showed extraordinary weed-killing potential. Manchurian Walnut Tree is a hardy deciduous tree known for its robust growth and adaptability to a range of soil types. It is found in Manchuria (China) and also grows on the Korean Peninsula and in the Far […]
Kuno National Park : Birth Of Five Cubs
Kuno National Park : Birth Of Five Cubs The first India-born cheetah, Mukhi, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh recently. Kuno National Park is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Originally established as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981, it […]
Protidricerus albocapitatus
Protidricerus albocapitatus: Scientists have discovered a new species of owlfly in Kerala after 134 years and named it Protidricerus albocapitatus. It was found in the Nedumkayam forest in Malappuram district of Kerala. It is a species of owlfly that belongs to the family Myrmeleontidae and order Neuroptera. With this addition, Kerala now hosts five known […]
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Compromise with Australia
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Compromise with Australia: Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP31, the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference, following a diplomatic compromise with Australia. This agreement, reached during discussions at COP30 in Brazil, ends a prolonged hosting dispute and ensures continued momentum in global climate negotiations. The Conference […]
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary: A wild tiger has made a return to Gujarat after several decades, establishing a permanent presence in Dahod’s Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Gujarat. The sanctuary falls on the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in March 1982. […]
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026: India slipped 13 ranks to figure at the 23rd position in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026. Highlights of the Climate Change Performance Index 2026: Denmark, the UK and Morocco took the lead in this year’s CCPI . China (54th), Russia (64th), the US (65th) and Saudi […]
Leadership Group for Industry Transition
Leadership Group for Industry Transition: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change addressed the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Industry Leaders’ Roundtable, during UNFCCC CoP30 at Belém, Brazil. It was jointly launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. It is supported by […]
Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale
Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale: A team of scientists has spotted the rare ginkgo-toothed beaked whales (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) for the first time in the wild along the coast of Baja California in Mexico. It is one of 24 species of beaked whales, which are the second most diverse group of cetaceans after dolphins. It resides in tropical […]
