Bru Refugees : Will Not Participate In Mizoram Election Bru refugees will not participate in elections in Mizoram as they were given permanent settlement in Tripura under a centrally sponsored rehabilitation arrangement. Bru, also known as Reang, is a community indigenous to the Northeast, living mostly in Tripura, Mizoram, and Assam. In Tripura, they are […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Rajaji Tiger Reserve: The Uttarakhand government recently decided to establish Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation to accelerate the ecological, economic, social, and cultural development of the landscapes in and around the reserve. Rajaji Tiger Reserve (earlier Rajaji National Park) is located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and spread over 820 kms. It covers […]
Leopard Toby Puffer Fish
Leopard Toby Puffer Fish: The Leopard Toby Puffer Fish, that roams in the depths of the ocean, has been spotted off the coast of Australia. Leopard Toby Puffer Fishis a deepwater reef species that lives in deep water caves and reef slopes at an average depth of 50 to 100 meters. Scientific name: Canthigaster leoparda […]
Melghat Tiger Reserve : Tiger Found Dead
Melghat Tiger Reserve : Tiger Found Dead A tiger was recently found dead in the Susarda range in the Paratwada division of Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) buffer zone. Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) is located in the Amaravati district of Maharashtra. It is located on the southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, […]
Tamil Nadu’s First Tiger Rewilding Program
Tamil Nadu’s First Tiger Rewilding Program: A committee assessed the progress of Tamil Nadu’s first tiger rewilding program in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The tiger is cared for by dedicated Forest Department staff who minimize contact and monitor the animal through cameras. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is carved out of the Tamil Nadu portion of the […]
Global Declaration For River Dolphins
Global Declaration For River Dolphins: In a ground-breaking development, 11 Asian and South American countries recently signed a global declaration, the “Global Declaration for River Dolphins,” aimed at preserving the world’s six remaining river dolphin species. Global Declaration for River Dolphins is designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit, with a focus on […]
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds The sudden deaths of several birds at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Shivamogga district of Karnataka has left the officers of the Forest Department in worry Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is one of the renowned Bird Sanctuaries in Karnataka. It is located on Gudavi Lake banks. It is […]
Lorrainosaurus : Fossils Found
Lorrainosaurus : Fossils Found The fossils of a 170-million-year-old ancient marine reptile named ‘Lorrainosaurus’ from the Age of Dinosaurs have been recently identified as the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur. Scientists first unearthed this sea monster’s fossils in 1983. But in a new study, researchers re-analyzed the remains and found that the predator belonged to a previously […]
Star Labelling Of Solar Panels
Star Labelling Of Solar Panels: The Indian government has introduced a Star Labelling Programme for solar panels to enhance consumer awareness and promote the use of high-quality and energy-efficient solar photovoltaic modules. The Star Labelling Programme for solar panels is designed to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing and installing solar panels. The program […]
United Nations Forum On Forests
United Nations Forum On Forests: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) from 26-28 October, 2023 at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. United Nations Forum on Forests promotes the management, conservation, and sustainable development of […]
