Killer Whales : On Australia’s island Officials said that more than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Killer Whale is also known as Orcas which is found across the world. It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family and are the most widely distributed […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Bacterial Cellulose : Uses
Bacterial Cellulose : Uses Researchers reported in a study that Bacterial cellulose can be used as a bandage to significantly improve healing and regeneration in plants. Bacterial Cellulose is a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria. It has been identified as an effective material for plant wound care. Its unique properties facilitate improved healing and […]
South American Tapir : Spotted
South American Tapir : Spotted The South American tapir (Lowland tapirs) has been spotted in the Cunhambebe State Park (Brazil’s Costa Verde region) for the first time in 100 years. The last confirmed sighting was in 1914 in the Serra dos Orgaos National Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tapir is the largest land mammal […]
Aravali Safari Park Project
Aravali Safari Park Project: Haryana’s proposed Aravali Safari Park, featuring wildlife enclosures, hotels, and restaurants, faces debate over its impact on ecology, groundwater, and wildlife conservation. Aravali Safari Park Project is envisioned as the world’s largest safari park (approx 10,000 acres) and aims to support eco-tourism and compensatory afforestation. Inspired by UAE’s Sharjah Park, it […]
Inland water transport terminal
Inland water transport terminal: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated an Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) on Brahmaputra in Assam’s Jogighopa. The terminal is set to transform the connectivity in the region and bolster our trilateral trade with Bhutan and Bangladesh. The foundation stone for the terminal was laid in February, 2021. It has […]
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary: The Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation has implemented the real-time monitoring and networking system in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary under the Thiruvananthapuram Forest Division. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala spread over 53 sq km. area. It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 1983. The sanctuary constitutes the […]
Humpback Whale : In News
Humpback Whale: In News A 23-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale while kayaking in the Strait of Magellan, Chile.The whale mistook the kayak for prey, engulfed Simancas, and released him unharmed within seconds. Humpback Whale Scientific Name: Megaptera novaeangliae A baleen whale known for its acrobatic breaches, complex songs, and long […]
Reliance Secures 10 GWh Battery Capacity Under PLI Scheme
Reliance Secures 10 GWh Battery Capacity Under PLI Scheme: Reliance New Energy Battery Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has secured a 10 gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Programme Agreement with the company on […]
White-Winged Duck : Spotted
White-Winged Duck : Spotted A pair of rare endangered white-winged ducks (Deo Hanh), which is the state bird of Assam, was spotted in Dihing Patkai National Park by conservationists and forest officials recently. The White-Winged Duck, also known as the White-Winged Wood Duck, is a large, rare, and endangered species of duck found in freshwater […]
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort A large-scale effort to clean the heavily polluted River Yamuna commenced recently, guided by a four-pronged strategy, aimed to restore the river within three years. Yamuna is the major tributary of the Ganga River. It rises in the Himalayas, from the Yamunotri Glacier, at the height of 4,421 meters. Originating […]
