Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents The Madras High Court recently directed the Central government to release funds to relocate all 495 residents of the Thengumarahada village in Tamil Nadu (TN), as the village falls within the protected area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in […]

Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey In the recent bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve about 275 bird species, including two critically endangered, four vulnerable ones and two endangered species, were counted. Key findings of the survey: As per the report, two species, namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture, considered critically endangered by the International […]

Tylototriton zaimeng : New Species Of Salamander A team of scientists recorded a new species of salamander — the Tylototriton zaimeng in the Zaimeng Lake of Manipur. Tylototriton zaimeng: This had earlier been mistaken for its close relatives — the T. himalayanus and the T. verrucosus. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the new salamander is a […]

Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’ The founder of ‘Sulabh International’ Bindeshwar Pathak passed away. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991. Sulabh International was founded in 1970 by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. HQ: New Delhi. Objectives: to achieve equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. It has been at the forefront of […]

Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species) Scientists have unveiled a new species, the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star, found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. With a distinctive body shape and 20 arms, this otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The discovery, detailed in the journal […]

African Penguins : Facing Extinction By 2035 African penguins has been highlighted in a recent report by The Guardian. Scientists have warned that without intervention, these unique creatures could become extinct by 2035. The penguins confront threats like disease, storms, flooding, and pollution. These distinct birds inhabit the coasts of Namibia and South Africa and […]

Tampara Lake : Direction From National Green Tribunal The National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone, has directed the Odisha government not to go ahead with ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake Tampara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the State of Odisha. The beautiful lake & the nearby Chilika Lagoon highlight […]

Microplastics In Human Heart : China   A team of scientists in China recently found microplastics in the human heart for the first time. Microplastics are tiny bits of various types of plastic found in the environment. They are a result of the fragmentation and degradation of larger plastic items, as well as the direct […]

Indian Flying Fox Bat : Recent Study A new study found that India’s largest species of bats, Indian Flying Fox bat spends 7% of its day-roosting time being environmentally vigilant. Indian Flying Fox bat is a species of flying fox native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest bats in the world. […]

Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve : Young Male Tiger Recently Died A young male tiger recently died in a road hit near Murdoli village in the buffer zone of the Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve is situated in Gondia and Shahdara District of Maharashtra. It comprises Nawegaon National Park, Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagzira Wildlife […]