Garciniakusumae: Botanist’s discovered a new garcinia species in Assam and named it as Garciniakusumae. Garciniakusumae is a new tree species belonging to the genus Garcinia, commonly referred to as thoikora in It is a dioecious evergreen tree that can grow up to 18 metres tall, Garcinia kusumae was observed to flower from February to April, […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
50 Years of CITES
50 Years of CITES: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) completed 50 years on 1st July 2025. CITES, also known as the Washington Convention, was signed on 3rd March 1973 during the World Wildlife Conference and came into force on 1st July 1975. It was drafted following […]
Aluminium Vision Document
Aluminium Vision Document: Union Coal and Mines Minister unveiled the Aluminium Vision Document at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad to position India as a global aluminium production hub by 2047. Aluminium Vision Document is a strategic policy roadmap to transform India’s aluminium industry for self-reliance, clean energy transition, and global […]
Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary: 300 acres of encroached forest land was cleared in Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary. Bukkapatna Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tumakuru district of This protected area was declared as a sanctuary in 2019 and is dedicated for protection and conservation of the Indian Gazelle which are also known as Chinkaras. It […]
Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve
Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve: The elusive and endangered white-eared night heron has been camera-trapped in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh recently. Namdapha, a national park and tiger reserve, lies on the international border between India and Myanmar within Changlang District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It covers an […]
RECLAIM Framework
RECLAIM Framework: The Coal Ministry is set to launch RECLAIM framework on 4th July, 2025. RECLAIM Framework is a community engagement and development framework designed specifically for mine closures. The Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute, has developed this comprehensive Community Development Framework. Recognizing that mine closures […]
Teak Leaves for Laser Protection
Teak Leaves for Laser Protection: Indian scientists have discovered that teak leaf extract could be harnessed as a natural, eco-friendly optical limiter to protect eyes and sensitive sensors from high-intensity laser radiation. Teak leaves contain anthocyanins, natural pigments with nonlinear optical (NLO) properties, making them suitable for optical power-limiting applications such as laser safety goggles, […]
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully executed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects.SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It serves as a nodal agency for implementing […]
Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries 2024
Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries 2024: The details of new Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries and new records were released by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the country’s premier institution for faunal exploration and research, publishes Animal Discoveries every year detailing the new discoveries […]
Begonia nyishiorum
Begonia nyishiorum: New flowering plant species discovered in Arunachal’s East Kameng; named after state’s largest tribe Begonia nyishiorum is a new species of flowering plant. It is endemic to the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It grows in moist, shaded mountain slopes between 1,500 and 3,000 metres above sea level. It is instantly recognisable […]
