Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana : In News The Union Cabinet has approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) Health Cover for Senior Citizens under AB PM-JAY: All senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income. Beneficiaries […]

Prime Minister unveils Vision for India as Green Hydrogen Hub: The Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious vision to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export. Aims to lead in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen, making India a global leader. Government Initiatives: Policies, research, and international collaborations […]

Onitis bordati: Researchers have identified a previously unknown dung beetle species, Onitis bordati, in the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Meghalaya. Onitis bordati is a dung beetle species belonging to the genus Onitis. Males of most species have distinctive forelegs that are long, slender and curved, often with teeth or spines. The species belonging to the […]

Mikania micrantha: Bhadra Tiger Reserve (BTR) is facing a biodiversity threat from the rapid spread of the invasive weed Mikania micrantha, which now covers 10%-15% of the reserve. This aggressive creeper, known as the “mile-a-minute” vine, has caused similar damage in other reserves like Chitwan in Nepal and Valmiki in Bihar.

RINL Wins CII-GBC National Energy Leader Award for Sixth Consecutive Year: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has once again achieved excellence in energy efficiency and conservation by winning the prestigious National Energy Leader Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Green Business Centre (CII-GBC).

MoEFCC Organizes the Dialogue on Montreal Protocol: On the 30th World Ozone Day event, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organizes a dialogue on the theme of “Montreal Protocol : Advancing Climate Action. About Ozone Day World Ozone Day, held on September 16, celebrates this achievement

Mithun : Spotted Bovine animal Mithun has been spotted in Assam for the first time, the Chief Minister said recently. Mithun or gayal (Bos frontalis) is a heavily built, semi-domesticated bovine species. Mithun is believed to have originated more than 8000 years ago and is considered to be a descendant of wild Indian gauror bison. […]

Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species A new snake species with an unusually long snout, Ahaetulla Longirostris, has been discovered in India. Ahaetulla Longirostris is a new snake species with a remarkably long snout. The species, named the long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla Longirostris), was identified after two specimens were found in vastly different regions, Bihar […]

World Largest Plastic Polluter : Study A recent study published in the journal Nature has revealed that India is the highest contributor to global plastic pollution. India accounts for approximately one-fifth of the total plastic waste generated worldwide. Key Findings of the Study: India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic pollution annually. Out of […]

New species of Genus Curcuma discovered in Nagaland: Researchers have identified a new cousin species from a ginger family called turmeric, Genus Curcuma at Ungma village in Mokokchung district in the state of Nagaland, this information related research paper published by the botanical survey of India.