Category: Environment Current Affairs

Gecko : New Species A team of scientists and researchers have discovered a new species of gecko endemic to Mizoram. New Gecko species has been named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after the town in Mizoram where it was found. The common name suggested for the new species is ‘Vairengte bent-toed gecko’. The distinct feature of this new […]

Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS): The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) and Google’s early earthquake warning system did not effectively reach people during recent seismic events in Delhi and surrounding areas. CBAS, tested by the NDMA, failed to send alerts in North India, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these […]

Alliance For Transformative Action On Climate And Health (ATACH): The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an Operational Framework for constructing climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. Framework is important to implement the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) goal Climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems are designed to withstand the impacts of climate […]

Alcalus fontinalis : New Species Of Frog Researchers have discovered a new species of frog, Alcalus fontinalis in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh recently. The identification of the new species is based on molecular, morphological, and osteological characteristics. Alcalus fontinalis frog was formally named Alcalus fontinalis, meaning “spring or fountain,” referencing the tiny […]

Awaous Motla : New Freshwater Fish Species Researchers discover new freshwater fish species ‘Awaous Motla’ in Odisha’s Mahanadi River. A group of scientists has discovered that an edible freshwater fish, available in the markets of western Odisha, is actually an unregistered species. Awaous Motla species belongs to the family ‘Awaous’ (Oxudercidae), thus named Awaous motla […]

2023 Production Gap Report: The 2023 Production Gap Report, authored by SEI (Stockholm Environment Institute), Climate Analytics, E3G, IISD, and UNEP, reveals a concerning trend where governments intend to produce approximately 110% more fossil fuels by 2030 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Production Gap quantifies the difference between the projected extraction […]

Artificial Rain Project To Combat Delhi Pollution: Delhi government has been considering artificial rain through cloud seeding as a measure to combat escalating pollution levels in the city. IIT-Kanpur has conducted pilot projects during monsoon months, and the focus is now on winter conditions. A minimum requirement of 40% cloud and moisture is necessary for […]

Taeniogonalos dhritiae : New Species Of Wasp Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of wasp named ‘Taeniogonalos dhritiae’ in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Taeniogonalos dhritiae is a new species of wasp discovered in the Ranipuram Hills area in the Western Ghats of Kerala. It is named after […]

Stage-IV Of The Graded Response Action Plan: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region(NCR) and Adjoining Areas has invoked an eight-point action plan aligning with Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aiming to avert any additional decline in the region’s air quality. Eight Point Action Plan as per Stage-IV of GRAP: […]

Climate Services Report For 2023 : World Meteorological Organization The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report (Climate Services report for 2023) reveals that the health sector is ill-equipped to address heat and extreme weather impacts. Major findings of the report: Climate change threatens to undo decades of health progress, with less than 25% of global health […]