Similipal Biosphere Reserve: A massive fire broke out in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve in Odisha. The core area of the biosphere was untouched by the fire, however, the fire is threatening damage to its rich biodiversity. It was formally designated a tiger reserve in 1956 and brought under Project Tiger in the year 1973. It […]
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Himalayan Serow : IUCN Status | CITES | Native To
Himalayan Serow: Himalayan serow was spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. It was spotted close to the border with Bhutan in Manas’s Bansbari-Mathanguri forest. The Himalayan serow is a subspecies of the mainland serow native to the Himalayas. Common name: Himalayan Serow Scientific name: Capricornis sumatraensi thar. Local name: Jingal, Yemu. Description: An […]
What is Species Recovery Programme?
Species Recovery Programme: The National Board for Wildlife and Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change last month included the caracal, a medium-sized wildcat found in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, in the list of critically endangered species. The recovery programme for critically endangered species in India now includes 22 wildlife species. Caracal – […]
What is Purple Revolution? Under Aroma Mission
Purple Revolution Under Aroma Mission: Around 500 farmers across villages in Doda district in Jammu had their incomes quadrupled after shifting from maize to lavender cultivation which is being called the purple revolution. It was possible due to initiatives taken under Aroma Mission. Purple Revolution (Under Aroma Mission): First-time farmers were given free lavender saplings […]
NDC Synthesis Report : UNFCCC | Paris Agreement
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report: The UNFCCC, in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report, has called for more ambitious climate action plans by the countries in order to achieve the Paris Agreement target of containing global temperature rise to 2°C (ideally 1.5°C) by the end of the century. The report was sought […]
World Wildlife Day 2021 : Theme
World Wildlife Day: In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The […]
What is North East Cane And Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC)?
North East Cane And Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC): The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir will set up three Bamboo Clusters through technical know-how and collaboration from North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC). Each of the three clusters will be devoted to the production of Agarbatti, baskets, and charcoal respectively. What is […]
Global-Bio India 2021 : Theme | Ministry
Global-Bio India 2021: The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the second edition of Global Bio-India-2021 in New Delhi through virtual mode. The three-day event will be held from March 01 to 03, 2021, on a digital platform. The purpose of the event is […]
Phase IV Of Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) : 12 Iconic Sites Announced
Phase IV Of Swachh Iconic Places (SIP): The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the selection of the 12 iconic sites under Phase IV of Swachh Iconic Places (SIP). Under Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G), aim is to transform the iconic heritage, […]
Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution : Findings
Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reported that the levels of PM 2.5, worsened in 43 out of 99 cities whose winter air was compared for two years, 2020 and 2019. PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. It […]
