Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: Delhi’s forest and wildlife department is set to install 45 motion-based camera traps across the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in the coming weeks, in order to collect data on wildlife. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the South Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range on the Delhi-Haryana border, located […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Coral Bleaching in Australian Coral Reefs
Coral Bleaching in Australian Coral Reefs: Australia’s Ningaloo Reef and Great Barrier Reef are experiencing its worst mass-coral bleaching due to prolonged marine heat waves due to climate change.Coral Bleaching is the loss of coral color (turning white) due to environmental stress, mainly rising sea temperatures, causing corals to expel symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that provide […]
Keeranatham Village Panchayat Model to Counter Plastic Waste
Keeranatham Village Panchayat Model to Counter Plastic Waste: Keeranatham Village Panchayat in Coimbatore has launched a unique plastic eradication campaign offering ₹10 per kg for collected plastic waste.Keeranatham Village Panchayat Model to Counter Plastic Waste grassroots-level campaign that rewards citizens for collecting and depositing plastic waste at the panchayat office. Residents are encouraged to bring […]
Kumbakonam Betel Leaf and Thovalai Flower Garland Receive GI Tag
Kumbakonam Betel Leaf and Thovalai Flower Garland Receive GI Tag: The Kumbakonam betel leaf of Thanjavur and the Thovalai flower garland of Kanyakumari have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by the Government of India. This recognition brings the total number of GI products from Tamil Nadu to 62. The announcement was made after a […]
Energy Statistics India 2025
Energy Statistics India 2025: The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the Energy Statistics India 2025, detailing energy production, consumption, and import trends for FY 2023–24. The data shows India’s strong energy recovery post-COVID and reflects efforts toward Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Primary Energy Supply rose by 7.8%, reaching 9,03,158 KToE, showcasing resilience and recovery. Coal […]
Arctic Council
Arctic Council: The Arctic region has become a global flashpoint due to rising geopolitical tensions, climate change, and resource competition. The Arctic is governed by the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental body formed in 1996 through the Ottawa Declaration. Member States (8): Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. These countries […]
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Lasers : Technique To Detect Radioactive Materials
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Lasers : Technique To Detect Radioactive Materials: Physicists in the US have demonstrated a novel technique to detect radioactive materials remotely using carbon dioxide (CO₂) lasers. The first CO₂ laser was developed by Indian-American scientist C.K.N. Patel. It is a four-level molecular gas laser that operates using vibrational energy states of CO₂ […]
Naini Lake’s Facing Depleting of Water Levels
Naini Lake’s Facing Depleting of Water Levels: Naini Lake, a significant landmark in Nainital, is facing a critical decline in water levels, hitting a five-year low of 4.7 feet, raising concerns about the potential for drinking water scarcity during the summer. The lake, which supplies 76% of Nainital’s water demand, is experiencing pressures from both […]
Kasampatty Sacred Grove
Kasampatty Sacred Grove: The Tamil Nadu government recently notified Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove as a Biodiversity Heritage Site. The Kasampatti Sacred Grove, also known as Veera Kovil Sacred Grove, is a revered ecological and cultural site located in Kasampatti village, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. Spanning 4.97 hectares near the Alagarmalai Reserve Forest, this grove […]
Amur Tigers
Amur Tigers: A recent study published in Oryx highlights the alarming rise in tiger roadkill incidents, which could impact their long-term survival. Scientific name: Panthera tigris altaica Common name: Amur Tiger / Siberian Tiger IUCN red list status: Endangered Estimated 265–486 (2022) in Russia, with a small number in China & possibly North Korea Primarily […]
