Red Admiral Butterfly: The Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) has been sighted for the first time in India’s Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh.The Red Admiral butterfly belongs to the Nymphalidae family and has a wing span ranging from 67-72mm (male to female).Morphologically, the Red Admiral resembles the Indian Red Admiral (Vanessa indica) but can […]
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Palamu Tiger Reserve : In News
Palamu Tiger Reserve : In News Years of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials have finally paid off, with Jaigir, located inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), becoming the first village to be entirely relocated outside the core area. Palamu Tiger Reserve is located in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau and is spread over […]
Teak (Tectona grandis)
Teak (Tectona grandis): Tissue-cultured teak is being promoted as a high-yield, fast-return solution to boost India’s timber cultivation and trade, raising debates about its productivity, economic viability, and ecological sustainability. Teak (Tectona grandis) is globally valued for its durability, strength, and resistance to pests and water, earning it the title of “king of timbers”. It […]
Pangolin Trafficking Declined
Pangolin Trafficking Declined: Global trafficking of pangolin scales has sharply declined since 2020, primarily due to COVID-19-related disruptions, sustained law enforcement actions, and evolving smuggling tactics, according to the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) report. There are 8 species of pangolins: 4 in Africa (Black-bellied, White-bellied, Giant Ground, Temminck’s Ground) and 4 in Asia (Indian, Chinese, […]
Kendu Leaves : In News
Kendu Leaves : In News Eight Gram Sabhas in Boipariguda block of Koraput district, Odisha have collected over 4 lakh bundles of kendu leaves and are awaiting government notification to deregulate the trade. In the Koraput district of Odisha, eight Gram Sabhas from Boipariguda block, including villages like Kalatha Jodi, Kupuli Guda, and Badali Beda, […]
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.: Reliance NU Suntech recently signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India, to develop and commission Asia’s largest single-location integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is the leading Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated […]
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle: In a landmark achievement for biodiversity conservation, the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) has made a triumphant return to the Ganga River after three decades of absence. The red-crowned roofed turtle, or Bengal roof turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia. Scientific Name: Batagur kachuga It is […]
Bandhavgarh National Park : In News
Bandhavgarh National Park : In News The Supreme Court dismissed a plea alleging illegal mining in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, calling it a frivolous abuse of law and imposed a ₹1 lakh penalty on the petitioner.Bandhavgarh National Park located in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, nestled within the Vindhya ranges. Declared a national park in […]
India’s Waste Management Crisis : New Study
India’s Waste Management Crisis : New Study A new global study in Nature names India as the world’s largest plastic polluter, emitting 9.3 million tonnes annually. The Supreme Court’s verdict on Vellore tanneries offers a judicial template—via continuing mandamus—to enforce waste remediation and environmental justice.Waste management refers to the collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal of […]
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary: A poacher was arrested following an exchange of fire with forest guards at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district recently. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in the Balasore District of Odisha within the Eastern Ghats. It is spread across 272 sq.km. in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. It is part of […]
