Tamil Nadu’s First Tiger Rewilding Program: A committee assessed the progress of Tamil Nadu’s first tiger rewilding program in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The tiger is cared for by dedicated Forest Department staff who minimize contact and monitor the animal through cameras. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is carved out of the Tamil Nadu portion of the […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Declaration For River Dolphins
Global Declaration For River Dolphins: In a ground-breaking development, 11 Asian and South American countries recently signed a global declaration, the “Global Declaration for River Dolphins,” aimed at preserving the world’s six remaining river dolphin species. Global Declaration for River Dolphins is designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit, with a focus on […]
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds The sudden deaths of several birds at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Shivamogga district of Karnataka has left the officers of the Forest Department in worry Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is one of the renowned Bird Sanctuaries in Karnataka. It is located on Gudavi Lake banks. It is […]
Lorrainosaurus : Fossils Found
Lorrainosaurus : Fossils Found The fossils of a 170-million-year-old ancient marine reptile named ‘Lorrainosaurus’ from the Age of Dinosaurs have been recently identified as the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur. Scientists first unearthed this sea monster’s fossils in 1983. But in a new study, researchers re-analyzed the remains and found that the predator belonged to a previously […]
Star Labelling Of Solar Panels
Star Labelling Of Solar Panels: The Indian government has introduced a Star Labelling Programme for solar panels to enhance consumer awareness and promote the use of high-quality and energy-efficient solar photovoltaic modules. The Star Labelling Programme for solar panels is designed to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing and installing solar panels. The program […]
United Nations Forum On Forests
United Nations Forum On Forests: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) from 26-28 October, 2023 at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. United Nations Forum on Forests promotes the management, conservation, and sustainable development of […]
Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II
Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for a 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh. Green Energy Corridor (GEC) is an initiative aimed at integrating and evacuating renewable energy into India’s power grid, promoting sustainable growth, and […]
Ghatiana sanguinolenta : Fresh Water Crab Species
Ghatiana sanguinolenta : Fresh Water Crab Species Researchers recently discovered a freshwater crab species, ‘Ghatiana sanguinolenta’ from the Balekoppa village of Sirsi district in northern Karnataka. Ghatiana sanguinolenta is a newly discovered species of freshwater crab. The crab gets its name from the Latin word ‘sanguinolenta’, meaning ‘red’ or ‘blood-coloured’. The crab’s blood-red colour and […]
Paintbrush Swift Butterfly : Documented For The First Time
Paintbrush Swift Butterfly : Documented For The First Time The paintbrush swift butterfly has been photographed and documented for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. Paintbrush Swift Butterfly is a butterfly species of the Hesperiidae family. The species has never been photographed in Himachal Pradesh since its discovery in 1878. This is the […]
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species Researchers in Manipur recently discovered a new flowering plant species and have named the new species Curcuma kakchingense. Curcuma kakchingense is a new flowering plant species discovered in Manipur. It is a member of the angiospermic family Zingiberaceae, which includes well-known plants like Curcuma (turmeric), gingers, and cardamom. […]
