Schistura sonarengaensis: A group of scientists recently identified a new species of loach, named Schistura sonarengaensis, in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district, near the Bangladesh border. Schistura sonarengaensis is a new species of loach recently discovered. Loach is a freshwater bottom-dwelling fish and found across rivers in Southeast Asia. The new species is described from […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024: A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July). The GMA is the preeminent alliance of 100-plus members driving the conservation and restoration for the world’s mangroves. The latest world map (GMW v4.0), […]
Landslides In Wayanad
Landslides In Wayanad: The Wayanad district of Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating landslide-related disasters due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions. The district received over 140 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing expectations and recalling the devastating 2018 floods that claimed around 500 lives. A landslide is the downward movement […]
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Increase In Tiger Count
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve : Increase In Tiger Count Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh witnessed a significant increase in Tiger count from 5 to 10, according to the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2022 census. Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger […]
International Tiger Day 2024
International Tiger Day 2024: International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29th July, to raise awareness about the magnificent yet endangered animal. The day is a reminder of the collective effort of 13 tiger range countries to double the wild tigers’ population by 2022 through the TX2 global goal. The TX2 goal is a […]
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate: The Supreme Court recently abolished its own directive issued in 2017 that made a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate mandatory for renewal of third-party insurance policy. Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate often referred to as the pollution certificate, is a mandatory document for every vehicle owner in India. This […]
World Heritage List : New
World Heritage List : New UNESCO recently inscribed China’s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage List. Bohai Gulf is the innermost gulf of the Yellow Seaon the coast of Northeastern and North China. It is sometimes called Bohai Sea, or Bo Hai for short; in earlier times […]
Agarwood
Agarwood: India has successfully prevented inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) in the Review of Significant Trade (RST) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Agarwood or Gaharu as it is known in many Asian countries is resinous heartwood that occurs in trees belonging to the genus Aquilaria. […]
First Offshore Mineral Auctions
First Offshore Mineral Auctions: India is set to launch its first offshore mineral auctions, marking a significant step in resource management. This initiative, part of the proposed National Critical Minerals Mission (NCCM), aims to enhance the supply chain for critical minerals. Union Minister of Mines announced the identification of 10 blocks, marking a pivotal moment […]
State Of The World’s Forests 2024 Report
State Of The World’s Forests 2024 Report: State of the World’s Forests 2024, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently, has brought both relief and concern regarding the state of the world’s forests. World’s Forests 2024 Report is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It provides a […]
