Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary: In News Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is all set to be declared India’s newest tiger reserve. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Bargarh district of Odisha. It is located near Hirakud Dam (the longest dam in India and the longest earthen dam in the world) on the Mahanadi River. It was […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Senna spectabilis
Senna spectabilis: Kerala has carried out India’s first science-based, community-driven eradication of Senna spectabilis which could restore south India’s forests. Senna spectabilis is an invasive species native to tropical America. Common names: Popcorn Bush Cedar, Archibald’s Cassia, Calceolaria Cassia, Golden Shower, Scented Shower, Fetid Cassia. It forms dense, sterile thickets, choking out native plants, altering […]
Painted Stork
Painted Stork: The National Zoological Park has stepped up surveillance and biosecurity measures after a fresh carcass of a migratory painted stork was found near a pond and another stork was detected sick in the water bird aviary, officials said recently Painted Stork is a large wading bird belonging to the stork family. It is […]
Coconut Development Board (CDB) has celebrated World Coconut Day
Coconut Development Board (CDB) has celebrated World Coconut Day: The Coconut Development Board (CDB) has celebrated World Coconut Day by launching its newly revised schemes. It is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India It was established for the integrated development of coconut production and utilization in […]
Chhattisgarh’s Power Capacity Rises to 30,000 MW
Chhattisgarh’s Power Capacity Rises to 30,000 MW: Chhattisgarh, a state formed in 2000, has made remarkable strides in the power sector. From an initial capacity of 1,400 megawatts (MW) at the time of its formation, the state now generates 30,000 MW of electricity. This rapid expansion highlights Chhattisgarh’s transformation into one of India’s power hubs […]
Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve: Concerns have been raised over the unauthorised construction and repair of three roads in Theni district within the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR). Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve is spread across the districts of Theni, Virudhunagar and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. It lies in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats region. It was formed in February […]
Killer whales : New Study
Killer whales : New Study New study has found that killer whales may be exploring human behaviour by offering them whole prey and waiting for them to respond. Killer whales is also known as Orcas which is found across the world and it is the ocean’s top predator. It is the largest member of the […]
Dioscorea balakrishnanii : Edible Tuber
Dioscorea balakrishnanii : Edible Tuber Researchers from Kerala have identified an edible tuber and named it as Dioscorea balakrishnanii. It is an edible tuber found in the Western Ghats region of Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a new species of the genus Dioscorea. This yam species is locally known as ‘chola kizhangu’among the Kattunayikar […]
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation: The Environment Ministry released a revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation. Green Credit is a market-based incentive mechanism under the Green Credit Programme (launched Oct 2023) to reward voluntary eco-friendly actions like tree plantation, mangrove restoration, sustainable farming, water conservation, and waste management. […]
Gangotri Glacier Decline
Gangotri Glacier Decline: A recent study (IIT Indore, ICIMOD, US universities) reconstructed the hydrological discharge of the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), showing shifts in meltwater trends due to climate change. The Gangotri Glacier System (GGS) is a major source of the Bhagirathi River, a key tributary of the Ganga. Comprises Gangotri, Chaturangi, Raktavaran, and Meru […]
