Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve: Concerns have been raised over the unauthorised construction and repair of three roads in Theni district within the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR). Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve is spread across the districts of Theni, Virudhunagar and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. It lies in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats region. It was formed in February […]
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Killer whales : New Study
Killer whales : New Study New study has found that killer whales may be exploring human behaviour by offering them whole prey and waiting for them to respond. Killer whales is also known as Orcas which is found across the world and it is the ocean’s top predator. It is the largest member of the […]
Dioscorea balakrishnanii : Edible Tuber
Dioscorea balakrishnanii : Edible Tuber Researchers from Kerala have identified an edible tuber and named it as Dioscorea balakrishnanii. It is an edible tuber found in the Western Ghats region of Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a new species of the genus Dioscorea. This yam species is locally known as ‘chola kizhangu’among the Kattunayikar […]
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation: The Environment Ministry released a revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation. Green Credit is a market-based incentive mechanism under the Green Credit Programme (launched Oct 2023) to reward voluntary eco-friendly actions like tree plantation, mangrove restoration, sustainable farming, water conservation, and waste management. […]
Gangotri Glacier Decline
Gangotri Glacier Decline: A recent study (IIT Indore, ICIMOD, US universities) reconstructed the hydrological discharge of the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), showing shifts in meltwater trends due to climate change. The Gangotri Glacier System (GGS) is a major source of the Bhagirathi River, a key tributary of the Ganga. Comprises Gangotri, Chaturangi, Raktavaran, and Meru […]
Indravati Tiger Reserve : Leopard Found Dead
Indravati Tiger Reserve : Leopard Found Dead A leopard was recently found dead inside the Bhairamgarh Sanctuary of the Indravati Tiger Reserve in Bastar. Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in the Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The perennial river ‘Indravati’ forms the boundary of the reserve on the northern and western sides, which also happens to […]
Conocarpus Tree : Recommend to Ban
Conocarpus Tree : Recommend to Ban The government-appointed expert panel on environment has recommended the Supreme Court to ban a fast-growing exotic tree species called Conocarpus tree. Conocarpus Tree is a flowering plant belonging to the family of Combretaceae. It is an invasive mangrove species. The plant species has two types, one which is native […]
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 on 29 August 2025. State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) is composite index to track and compare the energy efficiency progress of Indian states and Union Territories. Developed by: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration […]
Prime Minister of India has nominated two people as new members of the National Disaster Management Authority
Prime Minister of India has nominated two people as new members of the National Disaster Management Authority: The Prime Minister of India has nominated two people as new members of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and re-nominated three existing members for three years.The NDMA, established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, is the country’s […]
Vaquita Porpoise : World’s rarest marine mammal
Vaquita Porpoise: World’s rarest marine mammal A new report has highlighted that only about 10 vaquita porpoise, the world’s rarest marine mammal, remain in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. Their numbers have plummeted due to entanglement in illegal gillnets used for catching totoaba (an endangered fish prized for its swim bladder). Vaquita […]
