Pygmy hog : Released Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park. Pygmy hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is an indicator speciesas its […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Odisha Leopard Population
Odisha Leopard Population: Odisha’s leopard population has increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 in two years between 2022 and 2024, despite ongoing concerns about poaching and the illegal trade of leopard skins in the State.The number of leopards increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 between 2022 and 2024.Leopards are found both […]
My Quynh Safari Park
My Quynh Safari Park: An outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus has caused the deaths of several large carnivores in zoos in southern Vietnam. This highlights the risks posed by zoonotic diseases not just to wildlife but also to human health, as the virus has the potential to infect mammals and, in rare cases, […]
World Green Economy Forum, 2024
World Green Economy Forum, 2024: The World Green Economy Forum 2024, held in Dubai, brings together global leaders to address pressing environmental issues under the theme “Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress”. Summit held in: Dubai, UAE, on October 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Theme: “Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress” Aim […]
Honey Badger : Captured
Honey Badger : Captured For the first time, a honey badger has been captured on camera in the Terai East Forest Division (TEFD) of Uttarakhand. Honey Badger is also known as the Ratel, are related to skunks, otters, ferrets, and other badgers. Honey badgers are omnivorous and nocturnal mammals that belong to the weasel family. […]
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) Tracker revealed that only 10% of nations fulfil their biodiversity commitments ahead of COP16. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker is a new tool developed by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), which is monitoring the progress of countries […]
National Mission For Edible Oils – Oil Palm
National Mission For Edible Oils – Oil Palm: The second day of a National Level Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was held recently. National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)launched by the Government of India in August 2021, NMEO-OP targets a […]
Kuno National Park : In News
Kuno National Park : In News With monsoon season almost at its fag end, Kuno National Park is looking forward to augment the prey base for cheetahs. Kuno National Park is located in the Sheopur district in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. It is named after the Kuno River (One of […]
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Meeting
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Meeting The 57th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved key projects in various states. These projects aimed towards the conservation and cleanliness of the Ganga River, and, for IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities during Mahakumbh 2025. Highlights: The EC approved STPs in […]
Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary A female elephant recently died due to apparent electrocution near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary in Kerala’s Thrissur district. Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Thrissur District, Kerala. Spread across 125 sq. km, the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1958. It is situated in the […]
