Indian Scops-Owl: In a rare and remarkable discovery, birdwatchers recently recorded the first-ever sighting of the Indian scops owl near the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Karnataka. Indian Scops-Owl is a small woodland owl species, native to the southern regions of Asia. Scientific Name: Otus bakkamoena It is found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Central Asian Mammals Initiative
Central Asian Mammals Initiative: Representatives from a number of Central Asian countries have endorsed Central Asian Mammals Initiative that identifies priority transboundary conservation regions important for conserving seventeen iconic mammal species of the region. It was launched in 2014 at the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Convention on the […]
Anagyrus lopezi
Anagyrus lopezi: Two years after scientists from the National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), released a tiny parasitic wasp Anagyrus lopezi into South India’s tapioca fields, the crop that once faced near devastation from an invasive pest is now thriving again. It is a tiny parasitic wasp which specifically targets the cassava mealybug. The […]
Tetrataenium manilalianum : New Plant Species Discovered
Tetrataenium manilalianum : New Plant Species Discovered Adding to the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, researchers recently discovered a new plant species named Tetrataenium manilalianum. Tetrataenium manilalianum is a new plant species belonging to the carrot family (Umbelliferae/Apiaceae). The plant was found in the Eravikulam National Park in Kerala’s Idukki district. The species has […]
Delhi Declaration 2025
Delhi Declaration 2025: The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals, adopted at the ARISE Cities Forum 2025 in New Delhi, is set to be presented at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. It serves as a landmark commitment from cities of the Global South to shape climate action through multilevel governance. The Delhi Declaration […]
China Challenges India’s EV Subsidies at WTO
China Challenges India’s EV Subsidies at WTO: China has approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India, alleging that the country’s electric vehicle (EV) and battery subsidies provide an “unfair competitive advantage” to domestic manufacturers. China claims India’s subsidies breach WTO obligations, including the national treatment principle (requiring that imported goods be treated no less […]
Carabid Beetle
Carabid Beetle: Researchers found that carabid ground beetles act as potential bioindicators to track soil microplastics. They are commonly known as ground beetles due to their habitat and behavior. Ground beetles (Carabidae) are an important family of invertebrates known to strongly influence food web structure, often as key predators or prey species. It belongs to […]
Tuvalu Becomes 90th Member of IUCN Amid Climate Crisis
Tuvalu Becomes 90th Member of IUCN Amid Climate Crisis: Tuvalu, one of the world’s smallest and most climate-vulnerable nations, has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as its 90th State Member. The move marks a significant step for the island nation in strengthening its environmental governance and global engagement in conservation […]
‘23for23’ Initiative
‘23for23’ Initiative: India celebrated International Snow Leopard Day (October 23, 2025) with the nationwide ‘#23for23’ campaign.Government also unveiled the first-ever national Snow Leopard Census, recording 718 individuals across the Indian Himalayas.It is a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to engage citizens in snow leopard conservation through […]
State Mining Readiness Index
State Mining Readiness Index: The Ministry of Mines released the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) It serves as a tool for benchmarking State performance and encouraging healthy competition, accelerating the pace of mining reforms and sustainable resource management across India. Published by Ministry of Mines The index evaluates States on parameters like: auction performance, early […]
