Cnemaspis vangoghi : New Species Of Lizard Scientists in India recently discovered a new species of lizard named Cnemaspis vangoghi. Cnemaspis vangoghi is a new species of lizard discovered from the Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It is named for Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890), as the striking colouration of the new species […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Environment Protection Charge
Environment Protection Charge: According to a CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) report submitted to the National Green Tribunal, a significant portion of the Environment Protection Charge (EPC) and Environmental Compensation (EC) collected by the CPCB remains unspent. Environment Protection Charge is a fund used by the Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) to provide scientific […]
GYPS Vultures:
GYPS Vultures: Moyar valley is the biggest nesting colony of critically endangered Gyps vultures in the wild. Moyar Valley, also known as Maayar Valley, stretches approximately 85 kilometers from Gudalur through the core area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu. The Gyps vultures, including the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps […]
Great Indian Bustards : Supreme Court Constituted An Expert Committee
Great Indian Bustards : Supreme Court Constituted An Expert Committee The Supreme Court (SC) has constituted an expert committee to balance the conservation and protection of the endangered Great Indian Bustard bird population with the country’s international commitments to promote Renewable sources of energy. The large-winged birds are on the brink of extinction, with one […]
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently notified Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 lays down the procedure to be followed for the transfer of captive elephants within a State or between two States. The notification authorises […]
Global E-waste Monitor 2024
Global E-waste Monitor 2024: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has released the Global E-waste Monitor 2024, which states that the world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling. Highlights of the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 Report: There is a significant increase in global e-waste generation, […]
Right Whales : Study
Right Whales : Study A recent study finds that female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear. Right Whales ,family Balaenidae is any of four species of stout-bodied whales having an enormous head measuring one-quarter to one-third their total body length. While they differ genetically, and in conservation status, they do not […]
Earth Hour : March 23
Earth Hour : March 23 The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the ‘Earth Hour’ a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances for one hour on March 23 night. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental […]
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the Papikonda National Park (PNP) in a recent survey. The three-day survey was carried out under the aegis of the Andhra Pradesh Forest department in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER-Tirupati). Papikonda National Park […]
State Of Global Climate Report 2023
State Of Global Climate Report 2023: As per the State of the Global Climate report, published recently, 2023 was found to be the hottest year on record. Global Climate Report 2023 is an annual report published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Many experts and partners contribute to the report, including UN organizations, National Meteorological […]
