Kufri Jamunia: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute developed nutrient-rich coloured potato varieties, including Kufri neelkanth, Kufri manik, and Kufri jamunia. Kufri Jamunia is a biofortified table variety purple potato developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute. It was officially released in 2024. It is a […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Vasuki indicus?
What is Vasuki indicus? A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India named Vasuki indicus may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Vasuki indicus is an ancient snake species, the fossils of which were first unearthed in 2005 at the Panandhro Lignite Mine in the Kutch district of Gujarat. However, the species was only identified […]
Homoporus Tridentata
Homoporus Tridentata: Entomologists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown parasitoid wasp species, Homoporus tridentate. Homoporus Tridentata is a new parasitoid wasp species. Its name is directly derived from the Latin-based anatomical description of its distinctive three-toothed clypeal margin. The wasps in the genus Homoporus are natural parasitoids that target the larvae and pupae […]
What is Bud Rot Disease?
What is Bud Rot Disease? Coconut growers of Tiptur taluk, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, are worried as coconut trees are increasingly affected by Bud Rot Disease causing their crowns to break and fall off. Bud Rot Disease is a fatal disease of the coconut palm, characterized by the rotting of the terminal bud and the surrounding […]
Jeypore Ground Gecko
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 […]
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 […]
