Category: Environment Current Affairs

Madhya Pradesh Chief released 10 gharials into the Chambal river: Madhya Pradesh Chief released 10 gharials into the Chambal river at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena.Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. Its range spanned the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Their major […]

Peatland Conservation: A recent study has highlighted the alarming state of under-protection of peatlands, which are crucial for carbon storage and climate regulation. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems characterized by waterlogged conditions that prevent complete decomposition of plant material, leading to the accumulation of peat (type of soil).  Highlights of the Study About Peatland: Only […]

Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley: Nearly 700,000 Olive Ridley turtles have laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha’s Ganjam district during the eight-day arribada (Spanish for mass nesting) that concluded on February 23, 2025. This marks a record-breaking number, especially significant as the endangered marine species had skipped nesting at the beach the previous […]

Cali Fund Launched at CBD COP16 to Boost Biodiversity Finance: A groundbreaking initiative in global biodiversity conservation was announced on February 25, 2025, with the launch of the Cali Fund at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome, Italy. This international fund aims to secure […]

Northern Pintail Duck: A flock of rare northern pintail ducks has been recently spotted at an unprecedented altitude of 13,500 feet in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It is a graceful, migratory waterfowl celebrated for its striking appearance and fascinating behavior. Scientific name: Anas acuta Sometimes referred to as the northern nomads, northern pintails have extensive migratory […]

Bathouism: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam has included ‘Bathouism’ as an official option in the religion column of various application forms. It is the traditional faith of the Bodos, the largest plains tribe of Assam. The word ‘Bathou’ is derived from the Bodo language, where ‘Ba’ means ‘five’ and ‘thou’ means ‘deep philosophical […]

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater: The first breeding site of the Blue-Cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus) in peninsular India has been discovered in the saltpans of Aandivilai near the Manakudy Mangroves in Kanniyakumari district. It is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It was historically known as passage migrant and winter visitor in India. It may […]

Climate Risk Index 2025: The international environmental think tank ‘Germanwatch’ has released the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025. Findings of Climate Risk Index 2025: Between 1993 and 2022, over 765,000 lives were lost, resulting in economic losses of USD 4.2 trillion. The floods, droughts, and storms were the leading causes of global displacement. In 1993-2022, […]

Strobilanthes gigantra: A new species, Strobilanthes gigantra, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, within the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). It is a new species of flowering plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, within the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). This species stands out due to its exceptionally large size—sometimes growing into a tree—along with unique floral characteristics […]

Kuno National Park: Five cheetahs were released into the wild in Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district recently. Kuno National Park is located in the Morena and Sheopur districts in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. It covers an area of 750 sq.km. It derives its name from the […]