Glacier Meltdown: A recent study revealed that 110 glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern Himalayas have disappeared over 32 years (1988-2020), with glacial cover shrinking by 309.85 sq. km. Glacial retreat occurs when glaciers melt faster than the accumulation of new ice and snow, leading to reduced ice cover and formation of glacial lakes. It is […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Black Kite : Found
Black Kite : Found An article recently revealed that black kites have been found to nest in a tower structure located in Chennai. They are medium-sized birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Unlike others in the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and spend much time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of […]
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Most Famous Tiger Dead
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve : Most Famous Tiger Dead ‘Chhota Bheem’, one of the most famous tigers of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, died while undergoing treatment for multiple fractures at Bhopal’s Van Vihar recently. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is nestled in the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The name “Bandhavgarh” is […]
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Planned in Govindgarh near Mukundpur’s white tiger safari, the project, initially approved in 2011, aims to conserve biodiversity, boost wildlife tourism, and generate local employment. The project, initially approved […]
India has added four new Ramsar sites
India has added four new Ramsar sites: India has added four new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu leads with 20 wetlands, while Sikkim and Jharkhand added their first Ramsar sites, marking a significant step in wetland conservation. Therthangal Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Established on December 15, 2010, to conserve avian species […]
World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day 2025: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2. This date marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971. It aims to spread awareness about conserving the […]
Golden-headed Cisticola
Golden-headed Cisticola: Golden-headed Cisticola bird was discovered for the first time in the Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki in the southern Western Ghats after an extensive gap. Scientific Name: Cisticola exilis It is also known as the bright-capped cisticola. It is a species of warbler in the family Cisticolidae. It is omnivorous, primarily eating invertebrates […]
Deepor Beel : Winter Birding Festival 2025
Deepor Beel : Winter Birding Festival 2025 The recently conducted third annual Deepor Beel Winter Birding Festival 2025 saw an increase in the number of both migratory and residential birds compared to the count done in 2024. Deepor Beel: It is a perennial freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati, in the Kamrup district […]
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Tigress Found Dead
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Tigress Found Dead A 2-year-old tigress was found dead in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Mandla district recently. Kanha Tiger Reserve, also called Kanha National Park, is located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh. It lies within a series of […]
Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit
Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit: The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania aiming to accelerate energy access across Africa. Africa Energy Summit hosted by the Government of Tanzania, African Union, African Development Bank, and the World Bank. The summit focuses on the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to provide electricity […]
