Category: Environment Current Affairs

Eulophia picta: Scientists recently identified a rare orchid species, Eulophia picta, in central Andhra Pradesh, marking the first recorded presence of this species in the region. Eulophia picta is a medium-to-small, hot-growing terrestrial orchid. It is commonly known as Nodding Swamp Orchid or pink nodding orchid. It is found from India to Southeast Asia to […]

Blackbuck : Increase In Number Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary has reported a steady increase in its blackbuck population following a reintroduction programme initiated in 2018.Blackbuck is medium-sized antelope native to India and Nepal.The blackbuck mostly lives in open grasslands, dry scrub areas, and thinly forested areas.It is widespread in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya […]

Olive Ridley Turtle: Olive Ridley turtles from Tamil Nadu have begun migrating towards the Sri Lanka Dome, a little-known but highly productive ocean region. It is one of the smallest and the most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. It gets its name from the olive green colouration of its carapace (shell). […]

Sea Slugs: A rare sea slug, Discodorid cebuensis, has been recorded in India for the first time after being spotted recently at Haji Ali, Mumbai. Sea slugs, sometimes called ocean slugs, water slugs, or nudibranchs, are soft-bodied marine molluscs found in all the world’s oceans, from shallows to the deep sea. They are a type […]

Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site (Wetland of International Importance), taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 99 and the State’s tally to 12. It is a 25-hectare freshwater perennial […]

Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary: The Chhattisgarh government is set to launch a new jungle safari in the Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary soon. Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh. It is part of the larger Maikal range of the Satpura hills, which is known for its unique […]

Kanha Tiger Reserve : Tiger Monitoring Systems Recent back-to-back cub deaths in Kanha put the spotlight on tiger monitoring systems. It is located in the “Maikal” ranges of the Satpuras in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has an active corridor between Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Kanha is also connected with the Achanakmar Tiger […]

Wheat Crop : Study The government clarified the current wheat production scenario of 2025-26 and said that the crop remains resilient despite weather variations. Wheat is the second most important staple food crop in India after rice. It is a temperate crop that thrives in cool and dry climates. It is primarily grown as a […]

Dolphin Friends Initiative: The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring.Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered Gangetic river.Aim is to protect and […]

Limnonectes motijheel: Indian scientists recently discovered a rare, fanged mud-nesting frog, Limnonectes Motijheel, in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Limnonectes motijheel is a new species of frog. It was discovered from Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after Motijheel Lake, known for its rich amphibian diversity. It belongs to a group commonly […]