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 […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Appemidi Mango
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 […]
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary : Blackbucks Reintroduced
Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: Blackbucks Reintroduced Blackbucks were reintroduced into their natural habitat at Rampur grassland in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northern part of the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is named after the Bar and Nawapara forest villages, which are in the heart of the sanctuary. The tributaries of […]
Bengal Florican
Bengal Florican: Fewer than 1,000 Bengal floricans remain worldwide, with small, fragmented populations restricted to remnant alluvial grasslands. Bengal Florican is a grassland indicator species. It is a bustard mostly found in the seasonally inundated alluvial grasslands of the Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains. It is distributed in Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India, in the […]
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: Nilgiris Collector inspected Thengumarahada, a remote village inside the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, to ensure basic amenities for voters. It is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. It is at the tri–junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Nilgiris Biosphere […]
Indian Softshell Turtle
Indian Softshell Turtle: During a routine check police rescued -16 Indian Softshell turtles in Greater Noida. Indian softshell turtles (Nilssonia gangetica) are one of the largest freshwater turtle species in the world. It is also known as the Ganges Softshell turtle. It has carapace (upper shell), which is round to oval shaped, and green in […]
Rove beetle
Rove beetle: Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state’s rich biodiversity. Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are one of the largest beetle families. They are typically elongate, fast-moving beetles with shortened wing covers (elytra) that expose flexible abdominal segments. Many species of these […]
Gangotri National Park
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 […]
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 […]
