Pilia malenadu: A team of researchers exploring biodiversity in the Western Ghats recently discovered a new species of spider named Pilia malenadu.It is a new species of spider. It belongs to Pilia, a genus of jumping spiders. It was discovered in Madhugundi in the Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, at the foothills of the Western […]
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Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park: The Pampadum Shola National Park which was once dominated by invasive Australian wattles is undergoing a remarkable transformation and its grasslands are being restored, reviving streams and native species. It is located in the eastern part of Southern Western Ghats of It is the smallest national park of Kerala and shares […]
Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Bandipur Tiger Reserve: As per the order by the Karnataka State Minister for Environment, Ecology and Forests, one late evening safari trip – each in jeep and bus – are being stopped at Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR), in the first phase. It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of southern Karnataka. It […]
Indian Mouse Deer
Indian Mouse Deer: A rare Indian mouse deer was recently photographed at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Vasai. The Indian Mouse Deer, or Indian Spotted Chevrotain, is a species of even-toed ungulate belonging to the family Tragulidae. Scientific Name: Moschiola indica It is the smallest deer species found in India and is known for its elusive […]
Cycad Plant
Cycad Plant: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has initiated a research on Cycad, over concerns that the plant contains BMAA, a potential neurotoxin. Cycad Plant is the palmlike woody gymnospermous plants. It is an ancient plant species that is believed to have coexisted with dinosaurs for over 300 million years. They […]
Rowmari-Donduwa Wetland Complex
Rowmari-Donduwa Wetland Complex: There is a demand for the inclusion of the Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex in Assam as a Ramsar Site, recognizing its remarkable biodiversity and ecological significance.Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex is located within the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), a part of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in Assam. It is an interconnected floodplain–marsh system spanning about […]
India’s Data Centre Capacity Set to Reach 9 GW by 2032
India’s Data Centre Capacity Set to Reach 9 GW by 2032: India’s data centre industry is projected to expand significantly, with capacity expected to increase from 1.2 GW in 2025 to 9 GW by 2032, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. Data centres are specialised facilities that store, manage, and process large […]
Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish
Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish: Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish, researchers from Tamil Nadu have reported.The term ‘heavy metal’ refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. Examples of heavy metals include mercury […]
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds Sambhar Lake is witnessing an extraordinary influx of migratory birds this winter — a rise of nearly 40% compared to last year. It is the largest saltwater lake located in the districts of Nagaur and Jaipur in This saline wetland is elliptical in shape, with a length of […]
Swachh Survekshan 2025
Swachh Survekshan 2025: The Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, released under the Swachh Bharat Mission, has once again exposed the deep divide in India’s urban cleanliness efforts. While some smaller cities have made impressive strides in maintaining hygiene, several of India’s major metropolitan areas have failed to keep up. This year, Madurai has topped the list […]
