Manas Tiger Reserve: It was observed that, over 30 years, 14 invasive plant species have been a major factor behind losing more than 43% of its grassland cover of Manas Tiger Reserve. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Assam. Borders: To the north, it is separated from the Royal Manas National Park […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
One-Horned Rhinoceros
One-Horned Rhinoceros: The central government approved a landmark conservation initiative to create a DNA-based indexing system for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. One-Horned Rhinoceros greater one-horned rhino, also known as Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It is found in semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests, riversides, and anywhere […]
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Sonitpur. Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. Situated in the north of the Brahmaputra River, Behali is situated at a disputed […]
Yak : Smart System To Monitor The Health
Yak : Smart System To Monitor The Health A team of scientists has developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart system to monitor the health of the high-altitude yaks (Bos grunniens) and keep tabs on their movement near the international border in the Himalayas. Core Features of the Smart Yak System: Real-Time Health Monitoring: Tracks […]
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus: For the first time in India, a multi-institutional team of scientists has identified and genetically characterized parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) circulating among captive birds. Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is a highly contagious, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the species Orthobornavirus alphapsittaciforme. It is the primary, most veterinary-relevant etiological agent responsible for […]
Mitrephora rashmiae
Mitrephora rashmiae: Researchers from Mumbai’s Thackeray Wildlife Foundation recently discovered a new flowering tree species named Mitrephora rashmiae in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Mitrephora rashmiae is a new species of flowering tree. It was discovered in the remote forests of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. It belongs to the custard apple family. It is […]
Mugger Crocodile : In News
Mugger Crocodile: In News An investigation has revealed that a banned pesticide named Aldrin was responsible for the deaths of mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris) in the Chandraloi river of Rajasthan’s Kota district. Mugger Crocodile is a medium-sized crocodile and a member of the genus Crocodylus. It has the broadest snout among living crocodiles. It has […]
Egyptian Vulture
Egyptian Vulture: It was observed that once familiar in villages, temple towns, grazing lands and rocky cliffs across Southern India, the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) has almost disappeared from much of its range. Egyptian Vulture is one of the world’s smallest vultures. It inhabits open, arid areas near humans, with plenty of food options. It […]
Himalayan Pangolin
Himalayan Pangolin: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Himalayan Pangolin scientific name is Manis aurita It went through a demographic contraction around the 14th century, coinciding with the onset of the Little Ice Age in the Himalayan region. […]
Climate Change Impact on India’s Dairy Sector
Climate Change Impact on India’s Dairy Sector: A study published in Scientific Reports has found that climate change-induced heat stress is significantly reducing milk production in the trans-Gangetic plains of northwestern India, particularly in Haryana, one of India’s major milk-producing regions.Temperatures exceeding 38°C combined with relative humidity above 70% (typical during the July-August monsoon overlap) […]
