Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath Initiative: The “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” initiative is a massive voluntary effort for cleanliness in India, endorsed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative encourages citizens to engage in one hour of “shramdaan” (voluntary labour) for cleanliness at 10 am on October 1st as a tribute to […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Staghorn Coral : Endangered
Staghorn Coral : Endangered A genome-wide survey of highly endangered staghorn coral in the Caribbean has identified 10 genomic regions associated with resilience against white band disease. Staghorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. It, along with elkhorn coral and star corals built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 […]
Pygmy hog : Released In Manas National Park
Pygmy hog : Released In Manas National Park Eighteen captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve. 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 […]
Badis limaakumi : New Fish Species
Badis limaakumi : New Fish Species A new fish species named ‘Badis limaakumi’, was recently discovered in the Malak River in Nagaland. Badis limaakumi is a new badis fish species discovered in Nagaland. It is locally known by many names, like “Tepdang” or “Akngashi (Chungli)” or “Aokngatsü (Mongsen)” or “Sempi” etc. It appears black in […]
Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve : Restrict The Entry Of Outsiders
Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve: Restrict The Entry Of Outsiders The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently ordered notice to the State on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to restrict the entry of outsiders and vehicles inside Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in the Southern Western Ghats in […]
Greater Sand : Spotted
Greater Sand : Spotted A Greater sand-plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) that normally prefers sea shores, has been spotted in an urban tank in Coimbatore. Greater sand-plover is known for long distance migration. It is a medium-sized plover with a long hefty bill. Breeding adults have a dark mask and orangish chest, neck, and forehead; females duller […]
International Shipping Emissions : Increased
International Shipping Emissions : Increased Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping have increased by 20% over the last decade, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The shipping industry accounts for nearly three per cent of global GHG emissions and more than 80% of global trade volume. The sector faces […]
Conocarpus Trees
Conocarpus Trees: The state government of Gujarat in India has imposed a ban on the plantation of Conocarpus trees in both forest and non-forest areas due to their adverse impacts on the environment and human health. The decision to ban Conocarpus comes after research reports highlighted its adverse effects, including spreading pollen that can lead […]
First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus: The Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas flagged off the country’s first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in New Delhi, marking a revolutionary step in the transition to clean energy. Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells are a clean, reliable, quiet, and efficient source of high-quality electric power. They use […]
Manis Mysteria : Species Of Pangolins
Manis Mysteria : Species Of Pangolins Adding to the eight known species of pangolins, scientists recently discovered a ninth variety, tentatively named “Manis mysteria”. Manis Mysteria is a newly discovered Pangolin species. The newly identified pangolin species emerged from a detailed study of scales seized in China’s Yunnan province in 2015 and 2019. This new […]
