Xenophrys apatani : Talley Wildlife Sanctuary: A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India recorded the forest-dwelling frog from the Talley Wildlife Sanctuary and named it as Xenophrys apatani. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Shillong, in collaboration with their colleagues from […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Araku Coffee : Significance
Araku Coffee : Significance The Prime Minister praised the unique flavour and significance of Araku Coffee of Andhra Pradesh during his recent episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme. Araku Coffee is grown in the Araku Valley in Alluri SitaRam Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Eastern Ghats. This coffee has a distinct […]
Pench Tiger Reserve : AI System For Early Detection Of Forest Fires
Pench Tiger Reserve : AI System For Early Detection Of Forest Fires The Pench Tiger Reserve recently launched an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for the early detection of forest fires. Pench Tiger Reserve is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hillsin the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and continues in […]
Pallikaranai Marshland : Protection
Pallikaranai Marshland : Protection Tamil Nadu govt plans to build a high-level bridge to protect the Pallikaranai marshland. Pallikaranai Marshland is a freshwater marsh and partly saline wetland situated about 20 kilometres south of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the last remaining natural wetlands in Chennai city. It serves as […]
Scheme For Partial Reimbursement Of Exploration Expenses For Holders Of Exploration Licences
Scheme For Partial Reimbursement Of Exploration Expenses For Holders Of Exploration Licences: Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences The Ministry of Mines recently launched the Scheme for Partial Reimbursement of Exploration Expenses for Holders of Exploration Licences (EL) in a bid to accelerate mineral exploration and alleviate the high […]
Steriphopus Wangala : New Spider Species
Steriphopus Wangala : New Spider Species A new spider species named Steriphopus wangala has been discovered in Meghalaya. Steriphopus Wangala is a newly discovered species of spider from the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. It has been named after the Garo community’s harvest festival, the Wangala festival, or the 100 Drums Festival. This spider […]
Rhisotope Project
Rhisotope Project: South African scientists injected radioactive material into live rhinoceros horns under the Rhisotope Project to curb poaching. Rhisotope Project was started in 2021 in South Africa. It aims to make the rhinoceros horns easier to detect at border posts and render them useless for human consumption. The project involves inserting two tiny radioactive […]
Raimona National Park
Raimona National Park: A team of scientists recorded a lone mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis thar) at 96 metres above the mean sea level in western Assam’s Raimona National Park. Raimona National Park is located in the state of Assam along the Indo-Bhutan border. The northern part of it shares the Indo-Bhutan international border with Phibsoo […]
Bannerghatta Biological Park : Largest Leopard Safari
Bannerghatta Biological Park : Largest Leopard Safari South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP). Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has been an integral part of Bannerghatta National Park and emerged as an independent establishment in 2002. In order to meet the growing demand for eco-recreation, […]
100th Member Of International Solar World : Paraguay
100th Member Of International Solar World : Paraguay Paraguay is the 100th country to become a full member of the International Solar Alliance. A formal ceremony was held in New Delhi to mark this important step in the growth of ISA. Fleming Raul Duarte, Paraguay’s ambassador to India, gave the Instrument of Ratification. The event […]
