Category: Environment Current Affairs

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 […]

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB): The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change recently constituted a 4-member inquiry team from WCCB to investigate the international organized crime linkage in the mysterious appearance of orangutan in the Balasore district. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is a statutory body established by the Government of India to combat […]

What are Levees? Nearly 2,000 kilometres of levees built along the Mississippi River over the past century helped protect cities and farmland from major floods. A levee is a structure, either natural or artificial, built along the edges of a stream or river channel to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. It can also be […]

Mocha Port: The Iran-aligned Houthis recently took control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha, advancing strategically down the Red Sea coast. Mokha, or Mocha, is a historic town located in southwestern Yemen, on the Red Sea. It was long famous as Arabia’s chief coffee-exporting center and the source of the term mocha. It is […]

Nandankanan Zoological Park: Nandankanan Zoological Park recently introduced musical therapy for the five abandoned baby orangutans to help them cope with stress. Nandankanan, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located on the banks of Kanjia Lake in Odisha. Unlike other zoos in the country, it has been built inside a natural forest (Chandaka Forest), […]

Alpha Genome Atlas: Google has unveiled the AlphaGenome Atlas. AlphaGenome Atlas is an extensive, high-resolution digital directory designed to predict how genetic alterations impact molecular biology. It is an AI-powered interactive resource, mapping the predicted impact of all 9 billion DNA variants. It works in a regular web browser, without any coding required, and is […]

Red-Naped Ibis: A new study of red-naped ibises in Udaipur found diverse bacteria in their faeces, including multidrug-resistant strains. Red-Naped Ibis is a common, resident, non-migratory wading bird. It is also known as the Indian black ibis or black ibis. It is found in a variety of habitats, including lakes, marshes, riverbeds, and irrigated farmlands. […]

Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary: Wildlife and bird monitoring at the renowned Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh is set to receive a technological boost, with the Forest Department preparing to introduce a “bird hearing” technology to track the presence and activities of birds and other wildlife. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chhattisgarh. It is part of […]

Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon: Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon was reappeared after 20 years which confirmed that it is still surviving in the wild. Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to Mindoro, Philippines. It is one of seven species of bleeding-hearts, or “bleeding-heart” doves, five of which are endemic to the Philippines. It is ground-dwelling and […]