Five New Species of Flowering Plants: Researchers recently discovered five entirely new species of Impatiens named Impatiens berchmansiensis; Impatiens ninanii; Impatiens filcyii; Impatiens xanthopetala; Impatiens flavispicata. Five New Species of Flowering Plants: They were discovered within the misty, rain-soaked peaks of the Western Ghats in Kerala. They belong to the genus Impatiens, a large genus […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Transcaspian marinka
Transcaspian marinka: Sangon clan in Arunachal Pradesh has launched an initiative to conserve a Himalayan ray-finned fish Transcaspian marinka (Schizothorax pelzami). Transcaspian marinka is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Schizothorax in the family Cyprinidae. It is mainly found in Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Iran. It inhabits freshwater rivers, streams, springs, and qanats, where […]
UN Sustainable Development Report 2026
UN Sustainable Development Report 2026: India ranked 94th out of 167 countries in the 2026 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, achieving its highest-ever position with an overall score of 68.3 out of 100, according to the Sustainable Development Report 2026 released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Key Findings of the Sustainable […]
Southern Birdwing
Southern Birdwing: The rare Southern Birdwing, one of India’s largest butterflies, has been recorded in the Kollapur Range of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, marking its first documented sighting in Telangana. The Southern Birdwing, also called the ‘Sahyadri Birdwing’, is a large and striking butterfly endemic to South India, primarily in the Western Ghats. Scientific Name: […]
Bengal Fox
Bengal Fox: Researchers and conservationists from many districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, where the Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis) used to thrive, have reported no sightings of the species in the last few years. Bengal Fox is also known as Indian Fox or the Indian fox, is a small-sized carnivorous mammal. It is native […]
Mandu’s Khurasani Imli Gets GI Tag
Mandu’s Khurasani Imli Gets GI Tag: Mandu’s(M.P) iconic Baobab fruit, locally known as Khurasani Imli, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, giving it official recognition and protection.It is a light green fruit with a tangy sweet-sour taste, known for its unique nutritional, medicinal, and cultural value in the Mandu region.The Baobab tree, scientifically called […]
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Aldabra Giant Tortoise: On the first day of his Seychelles visit, the Prime Minister of India visited the Seychelles National Botanical Garden and fed native Aldabra giant tortoises. Aldabra Giant Tortoise is the second-largest species of land tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). Scientific Name: Geochelone gigantea It is endemic […]
Satkosia Tiger Reserve : Resume tiger re-introduction
Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Resume tiger re-introduction The Odisha government’s proposal to resume tiger re-introduction in Satkosia Tiger Reserve has received in-principle approval of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha, India This reserve encompasses the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary. The river Mahanadi flows […]
Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System
Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System: India’s indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system has received Final Operational Clearance (FOC), marking its readiness for full operational use by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Netra is India’s 1st indigenously developed airborne surveillance and battle-management system, developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems […]
New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh
New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh: Biodiversity conservation and traditional agriculture, four unique traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have been recently granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. The four crops recognised are Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet), Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman Minor Millet), Baigani Arhar (Baigani Pigeon Pea) and Chhatriya Dhan (Chhatriya Paddy). These […]
