Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park : In News Himachal Pradesh’s upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Kangra’s Dehra constituency is set to become India’s first zoo certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure. It is Situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, Himachal Pradesh. The park will […]
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Tiger Translocation for Genetic Diversity
Tiger Translocation for Genetic Diversity: The Odisha government translocated a tigress named Jamuna from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha. Translocation was aimed at enhancing genetic diversity in Similipal, where there are concerns about inbreeding due to a small population. In 2018, a tigress named Sundari was […]
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Adult Tigress And Three Cubs Spotted
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Adult Tigress And Three Cubs Spotted An adult tigress and three cubs were spotted in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), Goa for the first time since 2020. WLS is located near the Chorla Ghat, situated between North Goa and Belgavi. It borders both Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Mhadei River flows through […]
Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India
Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India: The Centre issued the ‘Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India’ to support the import of high-quality seed materials or germplasm, aimed at enhancing livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Guidelines: Establishes a regulatory framework with clear guidelines for live seaweed import into India, covering quarantine, risk […]
North Atlantic Right Whale : Increased
North Atlantic Right Whale : Increased A group of researchers that studies the whales said that the population of North Atlantic right whales increased about 4% from 2020 level after the whale’s population fell by about 25% from 2010 to 2020. These whales are migratory animals, spending the winter in warmer waters and migrating to […]
Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign
Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign: The “Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali” campaign, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) from October 28 to November 3, 2024, aims to integrate the festival of Diwali with the Swachh Bharat Mission’s goals of cleanliness and sustainability. “Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali” Campaign objective is to Promote cleanliness […]
Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most polluted city globally
Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most polluted city globally: Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most polluted city globally, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to alarming levels. Recently recorded at a staggering 708, the PM2.5 levels reached an unprecedented 431 µg/m³, significantly exceeding the World Health […]
Surge In Global Greenhouse Gas
Surge In Global Greenhouse Gas: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported a record rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, highlighting a surge in carbon dioxide emissions and the warming effects on global temperatures. CO₂ concentration increase: 2023 saw 2.3 parts per million (ppm) rise in CO₂ levels from 2022, marking the twelfth consecutive […]
Tardigrades
Tardigrades: A team of researchers has identified the genetic mechanisms that help a newly discovered species of tardigrades (Hypsibius henanensis) withstand high levels of radiation. These are known as water bears or moss piglets, tardigrades have long fascinated scientists as they can withstand extreme conditions. They are free-living tiny invertebrates belonging to the phylum Tardigrada. […]
Nature Conservation Index
Nature Conservation Index: India with an abysmal score of 45.5 (out of 100) has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index, 2024. India’s rank at the bottom is mainly attributed to inefficient land management and rising threats to its biodiversity. The assessment highlighted multiple threats to India’s biodiversity, including habitat loss and fragmentation […]
