Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: The high court recently issued notices to South Western Railway and the Directorate of Survey and Land Records (DSLR) over a PIL challenging acquisition proceedings taking place for land at Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) Wildlife Sanctuary. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the eastern border of the state of Goa, near […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Green Sea Turtle
Green Sea Turtle: The carcass of a green sea turtle washed ashore on Marina beach in Chennai recently. It is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle. Scientific Name: Chelonia mydas They are unique among sea turtles in that they are herbivores, eating mostly seagrasses and algae. This diet is what gives their fat a greenish color […]
Mission 300
Mission 300: The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), along with key partners, have launched Mission 300, an ambitious initiative to electrify 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.Mission 300 is a large-scale electrification initiative aimed at providing electricity to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 through grid expansion, mini-grids, […]
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary : Faunal Survey
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary : Faunal Survey During a three-day off-season faunal survey held in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary recently, 14 species of birds, 15 butterflies, and 8 odonates have been newly sighted in the sanctuary. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (IWL) which came into existence in 1976, is located in the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks in Idukki […]
Doomsday Fish
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 […]
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 […]
