Category: Environment Current Affairs

Jodhpuri Mojari: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global branding. Jodhpuri Mojari is handcrafted traditional footwear from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is crafted primarily by the members of a Jinagar community. The community adopted shoemaking some 250 […]

Sheathia meghalayensis: Researchers recently discovered a new species of freshwater red algae named Sheathia meghalayensis. Sheathia meghalayensis is a new species of freshwater red algae. It was discovered near Crinoline Waterfalls in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Freshwater red algae are highly sensitive organisms that act as critical bioindicators of pristine, undisturbed aquatic ecosystems. Such algae […]

Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: Researchers recently discovered a new disease-causing fungal genus named Hyalokamalomyces during a research on another plant disease at the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandauli. Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks on the north slope of the Kaimur Range. […]

Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini: Researchers recently discovered a new species of insect named Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats of Karnataka. Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini is a new species of insect belonging to the group known as thrips. It was discovered inside the bright flowers of a tropical plant in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats of Karnataka. It was […]

Manas Tiger Reserve: It was observed that, over 30 years, 14 invasive plant species have been a major factor behind losing more than 43% of its grassland cover of Manas Tiger Reserve. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Assam. Borders: To the north, it is separated from the Royal Manas National Park […]

One-Horned Rhinoceros: The central government approved a landmark conservation initiative to create a DNA-based indexing system for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. One-Horned Rhinoceros greater one-horned rhino, also known as Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It is found in semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests, riversides, and anywhere […]

Behali Wildlife Sanctuary: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Sonitpur. Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. Situated in the north of the Brahmaputra River, Behali is situated at a disputed […]

The PaBV-4 Bird Virus: For the first time in India, a multi-institutional team of scientists has identified and genetically characterized parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) circulating among captive birds. Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is a highly contagious, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the species Orthobornavirus alphapsittaciforme. It is the primary, most veterinary-relevant etiological agent responsible for […]

Mitrephora rashmiae: Researchers from Mumbai’s Thackeray Wildlife Foundation recently discovered a new flowering tree species named Mitrephora rashmiae in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Mitrephora rashmiae is a new species of flowering tree. It was discovered in the remote forests of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. It belongs to the custard apple family. It is […]