Category: Environment Current Affairs

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.

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with International Solar Alliance aiming to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects. Initiatives announced by GEAPP: GEAPP has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s, Multi-Donor Trust […]

Garudakshi: The Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorised entry into forest areas. Garudakshi is software modelled on the online FIR system to curb wildlife and forest crimes. It will be implemented on a pilot basis in the Bengaluru Urban, Bhadravathi, Sirsi and […]

Neuroptera Species: Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala. Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance. Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they […]

Soapstone: The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up the authorities for unregulated soapstone mining in Bageshwar, a district with more than 160 mines at present.Also known as Steatite, it is a metamorphic rock made of talc, a naturally occurring mineral.

Gaddi Dog: The Gaddi dog, a loyal and resilient shepherd dog from the Himalayas, has been officially recognized as an indigenous breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).Found in: Pir Panjal range, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Indigenous tag granted by: National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) under the Indian […]

Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary : In News The Bombay High Court has taken a dim view of an incident where safari vehicles carrying tourists obstructed the movement of a tigress and her cubs in Maharashtra’s Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Sanctuary on New Year’s Eve. Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and […]