Category: Environment Current Affairs

Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: The Centre’s National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved exploratory drilling for oil and gas in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary.Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Situated in Jorhat district, Assam, the sanctuary lies in a secluded region of evergreen forest.

Blue Flag Certification : New Addition   Kerala’s famed Kappad beach in Kozhikode and Chal beach in Kannur have been bestowed with the coveted Blue Flag certification by Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Blue Flag Certification is a globally recognized eco-label accorded by the Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE). The Blue Flag […]

Utricularia: Found In Rajasthan A rare and unique carnivorous plant ‘Utricularia’ has been found in Rajasthan’s Keoladeo National Park in large numbers this season. Utricularia (bladderwort) is a genus of carnivorous plantsin the family Lentibulariaceae. Currently, 220 listed species occupying temperate and tropical habitats throughout the world, it is the most diverse and widespread genus […]

India added a record 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024: India achieved a record renewable energy capacity addition of 30 GW in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). This marks a 113% increase from 13.75 GW in 2023, highlighting the country’s accelerating shift toward clean energy. […]

DRDO’s HIMKAVACH multi-layer cold weather clothing system: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled the HIMKAVACH multi-layer clothing system, engineered to enhance the operational efficiency of military personnel in extreme cold conditions. This innovative apparel has successfully completed user trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in temperatures ranging from +20°C to -60°C.

The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project: The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project, launched with a financial backing of ₹100 crore, aims to enhance the quality of natural rubber produced in India’s North-East. This initiative focuses on skill development for rubber growers and the establishment of model infrastructure, […]

IUCN Lists Western Ghats As Key Freshwater Biodiversity Hotspot: The Western Ghats in India has been identified as a key global hotspot for threatened freshwater species by the first-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment conducted by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species. The study highlights that one-quarter of […]

Desert National Park (DNP) : Great Indian Bustards Spotted At least 12 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) were recently spotted in a group at Desert National Park (DNP) in Rajasthan, in a major boost to efforts to conserve one of India’s most critically endangered species. Desert National Park (DNP) is located in the Thar Desert near […]

Indo-Burmese pangolin: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists recently discovered a pangolin species — the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica) — in Arunachal Pradesh. Manis indoburmanica is a new species of pangolin genetically distinct from Chinese (Manis pentadactyla) and Indian (Manis crassicaudata) pangolins found in India. The species has been named Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). Genetic […]

2024 is the warmest year on record: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), responsible for promoting international cooperation in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and geophysics.