Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mine Opening Permission module: The Ministry of Coal has launched the Mine Opening Permission module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal, enhancing the approval process for opening coal mines. Inaugurated by Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt on November 7, 2024, this digital initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” […]

Lightning Strikes : More Common And Deadlier Climate change is making lightning strikes around the world more common and deadlier. Strikes are possible because electrical charges can build up in a cloud beyond the ability of air to keep resisting their movement. It is an electrical discharge between charged particles in a cloud and the […]

Hokersar Wetland : In News Lack of water due to excess deficit rainfall at the Hokersar wetland in the Kashmir Valley in recent years has impacted the arrival of migratory bird populations in the region. Hokersar Wetland is known as the ‘Queen Wetland of Kashmir’, Hokersar (also known as Hokera) is a designated Ramsar site […]

Sutlej River : Pollution Anger mounts in Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan, against alleged pollution in the river Sutlej, which they blame on factories in the neighbouring Punjab. It is the longest of the five tributaries of the Indus River. It is also known as “Satadree”. The Sutlej River is primarily located to the north of […]

Eurasian Otter : Rescue Operation A rescue operation conducted by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust has revealed a rare Eurasian Otter in Indapur, Pune District, a species previously unrecorded in this area. The Eurasian otter, also known as the European otter, Eurasian River otter, common otter, and Old-World otter, is a semiaquatic […]

Arpactophilus pulawskii : New Species Of aphid wasp Researchers have identified a new species of aphid wasp, Arpactophilus pulawskii, in Nagaland’s Khuzama district. It is a new species of aphid wasp (target aphids as prey). It was discovered in Nagaland’s Khuzama district at an altitude of over 1,800 meters. Arpactophilus species are primarily native to […]

Wind Energy : Challenges Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in wind power, is facing challenges regarding outdated wind turbines, repowering policies, and land constraints. The Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy – 2024 aims to address these issues but has received opposition from stakeholders citing financial and operational concerns.

Ottavalo’s Andean Mouse : New Species Of Mouse A new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail, dubbed Otavalo’s Andean mouse, has been discovered near a dormant volcano in Ecuador. It is a new species of mouse with a remarkably long tail. It was discovered near Mojanda, a dormant volcano with a caldera filled […]

Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary : Death Of a Young Male Elephant Due To Electrocution Environmental activists have sounded an alarm over the growing threat to elephants in Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, following the death of a young male elephant due to electrocution. Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shimoga District of Karnataka. It covers an area of […]

Black-Footed Ferret : New Offspring Produced Antonia, a cloned black-footed ferret at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, has produced two healthy offspring that will help build genetic diversity in their recovering population Black-Footed Ferret belongs to the weasel family and is the only ferret that is native to North America. These are […]