Category: Environment Current Affairs

Indravati Tiger Reserve : Set To Reopen To Tourists Indrāvati Tiger Reserve is set to reopen to tourists, marking a shift from years of conflict towards conservation and eco-tourism. Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The tiger reserve and the Bhairamgarh and Pamed Wildlife Sanctuaries constitute the Indravati landscape. It has connectivity […]

Fimbristylis wayanadensis: Researchers have discovered a new plant species in the high mountains of the Western Ghats and named it as Fimbristylis wayanadensis. It is a grass-like plant, known as sedge. Sedges are grass-like plants that typically feature triangular stems. It was identified during a recent expedition in the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is […]

Emperor Penguin: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species has uplisted Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) to Endangered category. Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest penguin alive today. They evolved about one million years ago, and are highly adapted to life in one of Earth’s harshest environments. They are […]

Himalayan Griffon Vultures Death: 25 Himalayan Griffon vultures died in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve due to suspected secondary poisoning after scavenging on stray dog carcasses that had consumed pesticide-laced rice.Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts lies in the Terai belt along the Indo-Nepal border. It comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur […]

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 […]