Kaziranga National Park : In News The devastating flood in Assam’s famed Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has claimed the lives of 114 wild animals, while 95 others have been rescued recently. Kaziranga National Park is situated in the north-eastern part of the country in the districts of Golaghat and Nagoan in the state of Assam. […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
New Spider Species
New Spider Species: Two new species of litter-dwelling jumping spiders from the evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats have been found by researchers from Christ College, Irinjalakuda. The newly discovered species, Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin, which have been added to the illustrious roster of the genus Habrocestum. These spider species are the unsung […]
People’s Biodiversity Register
People’s Biodiversity Register: Thazhakara has become the first grama panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala to update and publish a comprehensive People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) with the involvement of local communities. People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of various aspects of biodiversity, including the conservation of habitats, preservation of […]
Indian Gaur : Spotted
Indian Gaur : Spotted After several decades, the locally extinct Indian gaur has been spotted in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Bison of Gaur is the largest and tallest in the family of wild cattle. Scientific Name: Bos gaurus Gaurs are indigenous to the South and Southeast parts of […]
Nightjars
Nightjars: A team of scientists recently described a new species of nightjar, named Caprimulgus ritae, living in the tropical forests Timor and Wetar, Lesser Sunda Islands. Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal insectivorous birds in the family Caprimulgidae and the order Caprimulgiformes. These birds are found all around the world, with the exception of Antarctica and certain […]
Xenophrys apatani :Talley Wildlife Sanctuary
Xenophrys apatani : Talley Wildlife Sanctuary: A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India recorded the forest-dwelling frog from the Talley Wildlife Sanctuary and named it as Xenophrys apatani. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Shillong, in collaboration with their colleagues from […]
Araku Coffee : Significance
Araku Coffee : Significance The Prime Minister praised the unique flavour and significance of Araku Coffee of Andhra Pradesh during his recent episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme. Araku Coffee is grown in the Araku Valley in Alluri SitaRam Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Eastern Ghats. This coffee has a distinct […]
Pench Tiger Reserve : AI System For Early Detection Of Forest Fires
Pench Tiger Reserve : AI System For Early Detection Of Forest Fires The Pench Tiger Reserve recently launched an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for the early detection of forest fires. Pench Tiger Reserve is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hillsin the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and continues in […]
Pallikaranai Marshland : Protection
Pallikaranai Marshland : Protection Tamil Nadu govt plans to build a high-level bridge to protect the Pallikaranai marshland. Pallikaranai Marshland is a freshwater marsh and partly saline wetland situated about 20 kilometres south of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the last remaining natural wetlands in Chennai city. It serves as […]
Scheme For Partial Reimbursement Of Exploration Expenses For Holders Of Exploration Licences
Scheme For Partial Reimbursement Of Exploration Expenses For Holders Of Exploration Licences: Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences The Ministry of Mines recently launched the Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL) in a bid to accelerate mineral exploration and alleviate the high […]
