New Ramsar Sites: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day. Patna Bird Sanctuary: It is located in Uttar Pradesh. It consists of freshwater marshes, woodlands and grasslands, and is surrounded by agricultural landscapes. Together, these different […]
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Diplocentrum papillosum : New orchid species
Diplocentrum papillosum: New orchid species A new orchid species named Diplocentrum papillosum has been recently discovered in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, in the Idukki district, Kerala. It is a new species of orchid. It was discovered in the Idukki district, Kerala. Belonging to the Diplocentrum genus, which is found only in the southern ranges of the […]
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve: A rare blood-red auroral activity was captured by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh’s Hanle Dark Sky Reserve. Hanle Dark Sky Reserve is located in the remote Changthang region of Ladakh. It is part of the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, offering Bortle-1 dark skies (the darkest category). It […]
Coking Coal
Coking Coal: The Government of India has notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). Coking Coal is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth’s crust. It is also known as Metallurgical coal. It is a type of coal that […]
Rusty-Spotted Cat
Rusty-Spotted Cat: The Rusty-spotted Cat, a rare and one of the world’s smallest cats, was recently spotted in the Shergarh forest of Baran district in Rajasthan. Rusty-Spotted Cat is the world’s smallest and lightest known cat. Scientific Name: Prionailurus rubiginosus. The species has been recorded in dry deciduous and semi-deciduous forests in northern and central […]
Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark: Conservationists have initiated Thailand’s first rewilding effort with the release of a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark into the waters off Maiton Island Indo-Pacific leopard sharks are also called zebra sharks. Their names come from their distinctive patterning, which changes over time. These are slow-swimming reef sharks whose bodies have either a spotted […]
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will supersede the 2016 rules.These regulations introduce a technology-driven, Polluter Pays framework and will come into full effect from April 1, 2026.The SWM Rules, 2026, are a comprehensive regulatory framework notified under […]
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha was officially declared ‘Maoist-free’ in January 2026, leading to a major breakthrough in wildlife monitoring.Recent camera trap data reveals a flourishing leopard population (estimated over 70), marking its transition from a conflict zone to a potential Leopard Haven.Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is a sprawling biodiversity hotspot and […]
Lepidagathis konkanensis
Lepidagathis konkanensis: A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of wildflower named Lepidagathis konkanensis, tucked away on the sun-drenched, rocky plateaus of Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It was first encountered during a floristic survey of […]
Hoya Nagaensis : New plant species
Hoya Nagaensis: New plant species A new plant species has been discovered in Nagaland and it’s named as Hoya Nagaensis. Hoya Nagaensis is a new plant species. It is a member of the ‘wax plant family’ was discovered in the Kavunhou Community Reserved Forest in Phek district. It is currently known from only a single […]
