Leopard Sterilisation: The Maharashtra Government has decided to sterilize Leopards for the sustainable management of population for leopards in the State. Gujarat’s forest department has also proposed sterilisation of leopards, especially in and around Gir National Park. In 2019-20 alone, Maharashtra saw 58 human deaths due to leopards—over half the 97 casualties in 2010-18. Maharashtra […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Red Fire Ants : World’s Most Invasive Species
Red Fire Ants : World’s Most Invasive Species The red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, has been recently found in Europe for the first time, according to a new study. Red Fire Ants commonly known as fire ants, are a species of stinging ants native to South America. Scientific Name: Solenopsis […]
Bhoj Wetland
Bhoj Wetland: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered Madhya Pradesh government to stop the operation of cruise vessels as well as other motor-propelled boats in the Bhoj wetland. Bhoj wetland consists of two contiguous human-made reservoirs, the upper and lower lakes, located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Upper lake is called Bhojtal […]
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Recover Big Cat Numbers
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Recover Big Cat Numbers The officials in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve have been trying to recover big cat numbers. A recent NTCA report found Chhattisgarh had only 17 tigers compared to 46 in 2014. Tracking teams inside Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh are undertaking a grueling task keeping tabs on a tigress […]
Genetic Engineering To Control Mosquitoes
Genetic Engineering To Control Mosquitoes: Gene-drive technology has been used in outdoor but controlled conditions in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes. Researchers at Imperial College London genetically enhanced a gene expressed in the midgut of mosquitoes to secrete two antimicrobial substances called magainin 2 and melittin. They are detrimental to the Plasmodium […]
2nd Berlin Forum On Chemicals And Sustainability
2nd Berlin Forum On Chemicals And Sustainability: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change participated in the virtual ‘High Level Dialogue on Human Health and Environment’ convened under the 2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability- Just Transition Towards a Pollution-free Planet. The summit aims to foster a shared global understanding of critical […]
New Spider Species : Discovered
New Spider Species : Discovered Two new spider species, the Palpimanus Godawan and Palpimanus Maldhok, have been found in the conservation sites of the Rajasthan Desert National Park and Solapur. These two species (Godawan and Maldhok) are named in honour of the local name of the Great Indian Bustard. The spiders are particularly shy, hiding […]
E-Waste Management In India
E-Waste Management In India: The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) released a report on ‘Pathways to Circular Economy in Indian Electronics Sector’ in collaboration with NITI Aayog, aiming to explore opportunities for managing electronic waste (e-waste) more effectively. E-waste refers to all items of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) and its parts that have […]
White Sambar Deer : Discovery
White Sambar Deer : Discovery Researchers have made a rare discovery of a “white” sambar deer with a condition called leucism, resulting in white or pale skin, in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, India. Leucism is a genetic condition that affects the pigmentation of an animal’s skin, feathers, scales, or fur. Unlike albinism, which […]
One Sun, One World, One Grid Initiative
One Sun, One World, One Grid Initiative: A day-long conference on “Transnational Grid Interconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)” was recently held in New Delhi. The idea for the OSOWOG initiative was put forth by the Prime Minister of India, at the First Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in October […]
