Indian Siris: A pall of gloom descended on Kumaradevam gram panchayat, located in the East Godavari district, after the death of the century-old Indian siris tree. Indian Siris, also known as Albizia lebbeck, is a tropical tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a deciduous tree with […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Miombo Forest
Miombo Forest: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the Miombo forest. The Miombo is a biome that includes tropical and subtropical grasslands, bushlands and savannahs. It is a vast African dryland forest ecosystem […]
Bent-Toed Geckos
Bent-Toed Geckos: Scientists from India and the United Kingdom have described six new species of bent-toed geckos from Northeast India. Bent-Toed Geckos of the genus Cyrtodactylus are diverse. They are commonly known as bow-fingered geckos and forest geckos. Geckos are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Reproduction […]
Four-Ringed Butterfly
Four-Ringed Butterfly: A four-ringed butterfly was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years Four-ringed butterfly a species of Satyrinae butterfly. It was photographed during a survey to document the butterfly diversity in the Miao range of the Namdapha National Park during 2018-19. It was identified based on general morphological patterns and habitat. It […]
Sloth Bear : Study
Sloth Bear : Study Scientists suggested that a careful study of sloth bear behaviour during its encounters with tigers can help people across South Asia avert deadly attacks. Sloth bears are one of the eight bear species found across the world. They are myrmecophagous, meaning, they find bugs and termites to be their most sought […]
Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024
Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024: The Government recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024 seeks to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which was enacted to provide for the effective management of disasters. The bill makes provision for the constitution of “Urban Disaster Management Authority” […]
Schistura sonarengaensis
Schistura sonarengaensis: A group of scientists recently identified a new species of loach, named Schistura sonarengaensis, in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district, near the Bangladesh border. Schistura sonarengaensis is a new species of loach recently discovered. Loach is a freshwater bottom-dwelling fish and found across rivers in Southeast Asia. The new species is described from […]
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024: A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July). The GMA is the preeminent alliance of 100-plus members driving the conservation and restoration for the world’s mangroves. The latest world map (GMW v4.0), […]
Landslides In Wayanad
Landslides In Wayanad: The Wayanad district of Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating landslide-related disasters due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions. The district received over 140 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing expectations and recalling the devastating 2018 floods that claimed around 500 lives. A landslide is the downward movement […]
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Increase In Tiger Count
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Increase In Tiger Count Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh witnessed a significant increase in Tiger count from 5 to 10, according to the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2022 census. Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger […]
