Category: Environment Current Affairs

Yellow-Legged Buttonquail : Spotted An elusive and an uncommon breeding migrant bird Yellow legged Buttonquail bird was recently spotted in urban areas of Bopal-Ghuma in Ahmedabad city. Yellow-Legged Buttonquail is a small bird species that belongs to the family Turnicidae. Scientific Name: Turnix Tanki This species is native to a variety of habitats across the […]

World Heritage Young Professionals Forum: As an integral part of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Ministry of Culture is hosting the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum. It serves as a platform by bringing young people and heritage experts together […]

FishMIP Initiative: The report produced by the Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) projects that exploitable fish biomass declined more than 10 per cent, particularly under the high-emissions scenario, by mid-century for many regions of the world. Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) was officially launched in 2013. It provides knowledge to industry and […]

Kashmir Willow : Global Attention Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearance in international games. Kashmir willow is mainly grown in Kashmir region of India. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet). It has slender trunks and […]

Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Union government is planning to unveil a framework to promote climate-resilient agriculture in 50,000 villages located in climatically-vulnerable districts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), climate resilient agriculture is defined as “the ability of an agricultural system to anticipate and prepare for, as well as adapt to, absorb and […]

Indian Flapshell Turtle: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Indian flapshell Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These […]

Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site The Manjeera wildlife sanctuary in Telangana is undergoing a study to potentially become the state’s first Ramsar site. Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and a reservoir located in the Medak district of Telangana. Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are […]

Rosewood Tree : Guidelines The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Rosewood is a commercial term encompassing a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family It is native to […]

Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News As the summer rush peaks in July, a conservationist looks at how rash development and irresponsible tourism are threatening Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary’s unique animals and environment. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. It covers an area of almost 1,600 […]

Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from a fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Squalus hima is a new species of dogfish sharkdiscovered from the southwest coast of India. Squalus is […]