Jeypore Ground Gecko: Herpetologists raised concern that a bauxite mining project in Odisha threatens the future of rare Jeypore ground gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis). Jeypore Ground Gecko is a reptile found in India. It is also known as the Jeypore Indian gecko or the Patinghe Indian gecko. It was originally described as far back as 1878 […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) Project
India’s first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) Project: The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently launched a pioneering Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) project, marking a first for any Indian State. It is an initiative launched by Keralam, which aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide ecosystem management. […]
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel: India has added Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of “Ramsar Sites” to 103. Sukhna Wetland is located in Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in […]
Hornbill Festival 2026
Hornbill Festival 2026 : Nagaland has begun preparations for the 27th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival. Hornbill Festival s celebrated at Naga Heritage Village in Nagaland. It was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas. It aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Nagaland’s heritage, […]
Weather Information Network and Data System
Weather Information Network and Data System: An ambitious Weather Information Network and Data System project by an Agriculture Ministry body to install automatic rain gauges and automatic weather stations in States is proceeding at a crawl due to shortage of land. Weather Information Network and Data System is a national initiative under the Pradhan Mantri […]
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: A recent survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary. Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh. It forms the catchment for river Pennar. The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining […]
Prosopis Juliflora : In News
Prosopis Juliflora: In News The Water Resources Department (WRD) started removing of invasive Prosopis Juliflora from irrigation tanks along Palar River in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Prosopis Juliflora is a shrub in the family Fabaceae, a kind of mesquite. It is native to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. It is an invasive species in arid […]
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Wild buffaloes
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Wild buffaloes Eight wild buffaloes brought from Assam’s Kaziranga National Park were released into a 17-hectare enclosure at Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kanha Tiger Reserve is located in the “Maikal” ranges of the Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh. It has an active corridor between Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Kanha is […]
Ceropegia tamilnaduensis
Ceropegia tamilnaduensis: Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered and described a new plant species, named Ceropegia tamilnaduensis. Ceropegia tamilnaduensis is a new plant species discovered from the hill slopes of the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. It features solitary flowers growing directly from the leaf axils with drooping stems. It possesses […]
Sarus Crane : In News
Sarus Crane: In News The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the population of Sarus Cranes. Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird in the world. They are mainly found in wetlands, marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands and agricultural landscapes. They are found across Southeast Asia, northern India, and […]
