Category: Environment Current Affairs

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve: The Centre has issued a draft eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) notification for Nagarahole Tiger Reserve for the second time, identifying a 573.95 sqkm area around the reserve forest where some activities will be regulated. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is situated in the districts of Mysore and Kodagu in Karnataka. It is situated at the […]

Hilsa Fish: India has exported around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months, marking the first reversal of the traditional trade flow of the sought-after fish between the two countries. Hilsa Fish is a species of fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which includes herring fish. Hilsa fish have a silvery […]

India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the India Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change Dashboard on 16 September 2026 in Mumbai. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the two digital platforms […]

Ingerana aizawl : Small frog A small frog named Ingerana aizawl found along a stream on the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl has been formally recognised as a new species. Ingerana aizawl is a new species of frog. It was discovered at Hratdawng Stream on the Mizoram University campus. The new frog is small and […]

Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: In News Abandoned mining areas in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have emerged as the most bird-rich habitat studied in the area, with researchers finding that former quarries now support a diverse mix of scrub, grassland, rocky patches and water pools. Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is strategically located in Haryana. It lies on the […]

Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News A 12-year study conducted between 2010 and 2022 confirmed that no tigers live permanently in Kawal tiger reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in northeastern part of the state of Telangana, India. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Geographically, the reserve is situated at the southernmost […]

Steneucyrtus wayanadensis: Researchers have identified a new species of darkling beetle, named Steneucyrtus wayanadensis in Kerala. Steneucyrtus wayanadensis is a new species of darkling beetle. It belongs to the genus Steneucyrtus and was discovered during a scientific survey deep within the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The researchers have officially named it for paying permanent tribute to […]

Malabari Goat: A new study suggested that ancient spice route networks may have shaped the maternal genetic history of the Malabari goat. Key Highlights of the study: These Malabari goats belong to a rare maternal genetic group found in only about 3% of domestic goats globally. The goats were placed in mitochondrial haplogroup B1, a […]

Moth Bean: ICAR’s Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur, has developed a new generation of moth bean varieties capable of withstanding highly variable weather conditions, including prolonged drought and excessive rainfall. Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), commonly called dew bean or matki, is one of the hardiest pulse crops cultivated in India. It is a […]

Resplendent Shrub Frog: A recent survey across the protected areas of the Munnar Wildlife Division found that Eravikulam National Park (ENP) near Munnar in Idukki has emerged as a thriving habitat for the endangered Resplendent Shrub Frog. Resplendent Shrub Frog belongs to the family Rhacophoridae. It is normally, cold-climate-adapted frogs move to higher elevations as […]