Pilibhit Tiger Reserve : Population Of Tiger Increased The tiger population in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) has increased to around 80, up from 71 over the past three years, according to an internal survey conducted jointly by PTR and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It is located in the Pilibhit District, Lakhimpur Kheri […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered Chile has launched a new effort to save the endangered Darwin’s frog Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii ), also called the southern Darwin’s frog. It is unique among amphibians for its brooding habits. It is a tiny amphibian with leaf-like skin whose males carry tadpoles within pouches in their mouths. It is […]
Barbados threadsnake : World’s smallest known snake Rediscovered
Barbados threadsnake : World’s smallest known snake Rediscovered World’s smallest known snake Barbados threadsnake was rediscovered after vanishing for decades It is a tiny snake belonging to the family Leptotyphlopidae. The snake is blind, burrows in the ground, eats termites and ants and lays one single, slender egg. It reaches a maximum adult length of […]
International Tiger Day, 2025
International Tiger Day, 2025: India joined 12 other nations on July 29 to mark International Tiger Day 2025, a global event to raise awareness about tiger conservation. International Tiger Day is observed on July 29 each year. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about tiger conservation. It is celebrated worldwide to promote comprehensive […]
Massive 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Warnings
Massive 8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Warnings: A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 magnitude struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early 30th July (Wednesday), sending shockwaves across the Pacific and prompting widespread tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and several Pacific nations. Authorities ordered evacuations in parts of Russia and Japan, while the US Tsunami Warning […]
New Wasp Species
New Wasp Species: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have announced the discovery of four new species of spider-egg parasitic wasps, all from the State of West Bengal. The new species of parasitoid wasps belonging to the genus Idris(Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). These tiny wasps Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus— were […]
Chamaegastrodia reiekensis
Chamaegastrodia reiekensis: Scientists from Mizoram University and Manipur University recently discovered a new and extremely rare orchid species Chamaegastrodia reiekensis — in the forests of Northeast India. Chamaegastrodia reiekensis is a new species of orchid. It is named after its type locality, Reiek, a scenic mountain destination in Mizoram known for its rich biodiversity. Belonging […]
Environmental flow
Environmental flow: The Union Jal Shakti Minister led a comprehensive meeting focused on the environmental flow (e-flow) of the Ganga River and its tributaries. Environmental flow refers to the quantity, timing, and quality of water flow required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them. Problems in Indian Rivers e-Flow: In recent […]
India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach Successfully Tested
India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach Successfully Tested: India has entered a new era of green transportation with the successful testing of its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, on July 25, 2025. This breakthrough marks a critical step toward sustainable mobility in railways and places India among a handful of […]
Bhitarkanika National Park : In News
Bhitarkanika National Park: In News A 6.3-feet-long female saltwater crocodile was recently netted by forest personnel from a pond in a village close to Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. It is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Spread across an area of 672 sq.km. of the mangrove swamp situated on the delta […]
