Doomsday Fish: Appearances of the doomsday fish near Baja California Sur, Mexico have ignited discussions on social media. It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface. It is known for its long, ribbon-like body and bright orange fins. It can grow to more […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Kundi Water Harvest System
Kundi Water Harvest System: The Kundi traditional Water Harvest System is an excellent example of how local knowledge and architectural ingenuity can address environmental challenges in water scarce region. The kundi (also known as a kund) is a traditional rainwater harvesting system that is predominantly found in desert regions in Rajasthan, India. This system is […]
Cali Fund
Cali Fund: The ‘Cali Fund’ was launched at the resumed 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome. It is a new international fund has been created to help protect biodiversity. It will collect money from private companies. These companies use genetic data from nature in their […]
National Green Financing Institution
National Green Financing Institution: The Government is working to set up a National Green Financing Institution to aggregate green finance from different sources and lower the cost of capital to support its net-zero target by 2070.NITI Aayog is evaluating models like NaBFID/NABARD, IREDA, Green InvITs, and global Green Banks for a National Green Financing Institution. […]
Madhya Pradesh Chief released 10 gharials into the Chambal river
Madhya Pradesh Chief released 10 gharials into the Chambal river: Madhya Pradesh Chief released 10 gharials into the Chambal river at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena.Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. Its range spanned the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Their major […]
Peatland Conservation : Study
Peatland Conservation: A recent study has highlighted the alarming state of under-protection of peatlands, which are crucial for carbon storage and climate regulation. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems characterized by waterlogged conditions that prevent complete decomposition of plant material, leading to the accumulation of peat (type of soil). Highlights of the Study About Peatland: Only […]
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley: Nearly 700,000 Olive Ridley turtles have laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha’s Ganjam district during the eight-day arribada (Spanish for mass nesting) that concluded on February 23, 2025. This marks a record-breaking number, especially significant as the endangered marine species had skipped nesting at the beach the previous […]
Cali Fund Launched at CBD COP16 to Boost Biodiversity Finance
Cali Fund Launched at CBD COP16 to Boost Biodiversity Finance: A groundbreaking initiative in global biodiversity conservation was announced on February 25, 2025, with the launch of the Cali Fund at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome, Italy. This international fund aims to secure […]
Northern Pintail Duck
Northern Pintail Duck: A flock of rare northern pintail ducks has been recently spotted at an unprecedented altitude of 13,500 feet in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It is a graceful, migratory waterfowl celebrated for its striking appearance and fascinating behavior. Scientific name: Anas acuta Sometimes referred to as the northern nomads, northern pintails have extensive migratory […]
Bathouism
Bathouism: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam has included ‘Bathouism’ as an official option in the religion column of various application forms. It is the traditional faith of the Bodos, the largest plains tribe of Assam. The word ‘Bathou’ is derived from the Bodo language, where ‘Ba’ means ‘five’ and ‘thou’ means ‘deep philosophical […]
