Category: Environment Current Affairs

Pedicularis rajeshiana: Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Pedipularis rajeshiana, in the high-altitude regions of Rohtang Pass in the western Himalayas region. It belongs to a group of plants known as “Louseworts”, which are hemiparasitic, meaning they derive some nutrients from other plants while still performing photosynthesis. It consists of unique floral characteristics and […]

Nurdles : Found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram Tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala following the sinking of the container vessel MSC ELSA3. Nurdles are small pre-formed masses of moulding material that have relatively uniform dimensions within a specific batch. These pellets are utilised as raw material in moulding and extrusion […]

Stingless Bees: New Study A new study has shown that stingless bees, which produce a high-value honey with a distinct flavour, can increase the yield and quality of crops. A stingless bee is a bee that appears very similar to a honeybee, but is incapable of stinging. Approximately 550 species of stingless bees are found […]

Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary: The forest department of Himachal Pradesh recently put on hold its order imposing user charge on visitors to the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary in Sirmaur district. Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Established in 1985, this sanctuary […]

Caliphaea sinuofurcata: Scientists have identified a new species of damselfly, Caliphaea Sinuofurcata, from Arunachal Pradesh. Caliphaea sinuofurcata is a new species of damselfly. It was discovered during biodiversity surveys in the Upper Siang and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Proposed to be called the “Bearded Bronzeback,” this stunning insect marks only the second […]

Mosura fentoni : New extinct species Scientists recently identified a new extinct species, Mosura fentoni, an early marine predator from around 506 million years ago during the Cambrian period. Mosura fentoni is a newly discovered Cambrian marine organism found in the Burgess Shale, a globally significant fossil site in British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to […]

Moringa: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera, has had a global impact, especially in countries such as Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar on the African continent. Moringa is known as the “tree of life” or “miracle tree,”and is classified as an important herbal plant. Its botanical name is Moringa oleifera, and it is native to India, […]

Jinchuanloong niedu: A new genus and species of eusauropod dinosaur named Jinchuanloong niedu has been recently identified from a fossilized partial skeleton with a nearly complete skull found in the Chinese province of Gansu. It is an early-diverging member of a group of long-necked, strictly herbivorous, quadrupedal dinosaurs called Eusauropoda. The fossilized remains of Jinchuanloong […]

Strengthening Urban Biodiversity: Urban biodiversity is vital for a healthy planet and human well-being but faces severe threats, from habitat loss and climate change. On International Day for Biological Diversity (22nd May), the theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development” stresses the urgent need to integrate ecological conservation into urban growth. Urban Biodiversity refers to […]

Great Indian Bustard : In News Radheshyam Pemani Bishnoi, a 28-year-old wildlife conservationist from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, died in a road accident while on an anti-poaching patrol. He was a flag bearer in the GIB Community Conservation Programme. The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a large terrestrial bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent. The bird […]