Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ardetosaurus Viator: Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of sauropod dinosaur named Ardetosaurus viator from a semi-articulated specimen found in the 1990s in northern Wyoming, the United States. Ardetosaurus viator is a newly discovered species of dinosaur that roamed Earth during the Late Jurassic epoch, some 150 million years ago. It was a […]

Agasthyamalai Bambootail: A group of researchers recently discovered a new species of damselfly, Agasthyamalai Bambootail, from Manjadininnavila in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Agasthyamalai Bambootail is a new species of damselfly. It is a rare species belonging to the group of bambootails, so named because of their long cylindrical abdomen resembling a bamboo stalk. It was discovered […]

Caracal (Henotaro) Breeding And Conservation Center: The Gujarat government has announced the establishment of a Caracal (Henotaro) Breeding and Conservation Center in the Chadva Rakhal region of Kutch, with a budget allocation of ₹10 crore. Caracal is an elusive, primarily nocturnal animal which has traditionally been valued for its litheness and extraordinary ability to catch […]

Halari Donkey: The endangered Halari donkeys, native to the Halar region of Gujarat, are considered to be intelligent animals which work closely with human beings. Halari donkey is native to the Halar region of Gujarat especially found in the semi-arid landscape of Jamnagar and Dwarka It is white in colour, and is larger and more […]

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award 2024. Red Panda is Primarily herbivorous, consuming bamboo, berries, acorns, and occasionally small mammals. Lives in the mountainous forests of Bhutan, China, […]

First Cyclothon : Kawal Tiger Reserve The forest department organised its first ‘Cyclothon’ recently to celebrate World Wildlife Week 2024 at the buffer zone of the Kawal Tiger Reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in the north eastern part of Telangana State along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-central […]

Cabinet Endorses National Mission to Enhance Oilseed Production: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils.

Pseumenes siangensis: Entomologists recently discovered a new species of potter wasp from Arunachal Pradesh, named Pseumenes siangensis. Pseumenes siangensis is a new species of wasp belonging to the genus Pseumenes. The genus Pseumenes belongs to the subfamily Eumeninae, commonly called potter wasps. It is primarily distributed across the Oriental region. These are solitary wasps identified […]

Pygmy hog : Released Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park. Pygmy hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is an indicator speciesas its […]

Odisha Leopard Population: Odisha’s leopard population has increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 in two years between 2022 and 2024, despite ongoing concerns about poaching and the illegal trade of leopard skins in the State.The number of leopards increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 between 2022 and 2024.Leopards are found both […]