Category: Environment Current Affairs

Semal Trees: Semal trees, crucial to Udaipur’s Holi festivities, face peril in south Rajasthan. Despite their ecological significance, thousands are cut annually for bonfires, violating forest laws. Semal trees, also known as silk cotton trees or Bombax Ceiba, are large, fast-growing trees (large deciduous trees, known for their Crimson red flowers) native to India. Ayurvedic […]

Leopard Cat : Spotted A leopard cat has been spotted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve for the first time, a senior forest official said recently. Leopard Cat is a species of forest-dwelling cat, of the family Felidae. It is noted for its leopard-like colouring. They are the most widely distributed Asian small cats. Their range […]

Peregrine Falcon: Project Raptor Watch (PRW) of the Madras Naturalist’s Society, who have been tracking peregrines, aims to document, study and monitor raptor species in Tamil Nadu. Peregrine Falcon is one of the most widespread birds in the world. It is found on all continents except Antarctica and on many oceanic islands They prefer open […]

Freshwater Under The Ocean Bed: Freshwater exploration from under the ocean bed is gaining attention as a potential solution to depleting freshwater resources. Recent discoveries have revealed significant freshwater reservoirs under the ocean. Rainwater and surface water can seep into the ground and percolate deep into the Earth’s crust. Some of this water can accumulate […]

Himalayan Magpies : Study The enchanting Himalayan magpies have garnered increased attention as researchers delve deeper into their habitats and behaviours. These captivating birds adorn the mountainous landscapes from Kashmir to Myanmar, adding vibrancy to the region. Corvidae Family and Magpies: Magpies belong to the Corvidae family of birds, which includes crows, jays, and ravens. […]

Mammoth Carbon Capture Plant: The world’s largest facility designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere started operations in Iceland. Mammoth carbon capture Plant is the largest carbon dioxide capture and storage facility of its kind situated on a dormant volcano in Iceland. It is dubbed as “Mammoth,” this plant is Climeworks’ second commercial direct […]

United Nations Forum On Forests : 19th Session Delegates at 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) entered into informal negotiations over the draft texts of the High-Level Declaration United Nations Forum on Forests was established in 2000 by the UN Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). It promotes […]

Oleander Leaves : Banned Death of a 24-year-old woman, Surya Surendran, who accidentally consumed oleander leaves, two major religious temple boards in Kerala have imposed a ban on the use of oleander flowers in temple offerings. The incident occurred when the victim, unknowingly chewed oleander locally known as Arali in Kerala leaves, leading to severe […]

Hindon River : Report On Pollution The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit an additional report on pollution of the Hindon River. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and is primarily a rain-fed river. It originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur […]

Sperm Whale : Study Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.” These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages. Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a rich communication system akin […]