Asiatic Wild Dog: In News A recent study showed that Asiatic wild dogs are ‘hypercarnivore’ (over 70 per cent of their diet consists of meat) canids that mostly eat sambar and chital and very little livestock at least in Central India. The Asiatic wild dog, also called Dhole, is a wild Asian carnivore of the […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
National Biodiversity Authority
National Biodiversity Authority: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) recently constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species to address the growing ecological and socio-economic risks posed by such species across the country. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is an autonomous, statutory body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The NBA performs […]
Maharashtra to Get India’s 1st AI-Powered Bird Sanctuary
Maharashtra to Get India’s 1st AI-Powered Bird Sanctuary: Maharashtra has approved the development of a ₹45-crore Eco-Nature Park at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, featuring India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered bird detection and monitoring centre.The sanctuary will use Artificial Intelligence-based cameras and monitoring systems to identify bird species, track migration patterns and collect scientific data. […]
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires: Forest fires in Brazil’s Amazon declined to their lowest level since records began in 1985, marking a sharp recovery from the severe fire season of 2024 and highlighting progress in forest conservation. A delayed rainy season, reduced deforestation, and greater community vigilance prevented the spread of fires […]
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News A 26-year-old farmer was critically injured in a suspected leopard attack in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in the Balasore district recently. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Balasore District of Odisha. It is spread across the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. It is connected to Simlipal National Park through […]
Ceratocaudia antigua : a new species of long-necked dinosaur
Ceratocaudia antigua : a new species of long-necked dinosaur Scientists recently discovered a new species of long-necked dinosaur named Ceratocaudia antiqua in western India that possessed a unique, horn-like tail crest. Ceratocaudia antigua is a new species of long-necked dinosaur. It was discovered following excavations in the Kaladongar Formation of the Kachchh Basin in the […]
Disporum yobinorum : Flowering Plant
Disporum yobinorum: Flowering Plant Botanists recently discovered a flowering plant named Disporum yobinorum in a remote corner of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Myanmar. Disporum yobinorum is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the forests of Vijaynagar in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Vijaynagar is one of India’s least disturbed forest landscapes. Nestled […]
Mission Golden Spice
Mission Golden Spice: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched the Mission Golden Spice. Mission Golden Spice is an integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project. It is a convergence-led initiative for turmeric cultivation and value-chain development in the State of Meghalaya. Time Period: Five-year roadmap (2025–2030) It is […]
Hedychium zubeengargianum : New species of ginger lily
Hedychium zubeengargianum : New species of ginger lily A new species of ginger lily named Hedychium zubeengargianum was recently discovered in Shillong. Hedychium zubeengargianum is a new species of ginger lily. It was identified by botanists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya, after years of studying an unusual plant […]
Kawal Tiger Reserve : Priority Recipient Site For Tiger Recovery
Kawal Tiger Reserve : Priority Recipient Site For Tiger Recovery The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently identified Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana as a ‘priority recipient site’ for tiger recovery. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in the Telangana. It is along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan peninsula-central highlands. […]
