Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Bengal government recently decided to shrink the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from 5 km to 1 km. Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is located on the foothills of the Himalayas and in between the Teesta and the Mahananda rivers. […]

Colobus congoensis: A team of researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a previously unknown species of African monkey named Colobus congoensis in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking one of the most significant primate discoveries in decades. Colobus congoensis is a new species of monkey. It was discovered in the rainforest […]

Australian Grass Owl: A rare sighting of an Australian Grass Owl at Maguri Motapung Beel in Assam’s Tinsukia district has excited birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts recently. Australian grass owl, also known as the Eastern grass owl, is an elusive species of owl in the family Tytonidae. Scientific Name: Tyto longimembris It lives in eastern, southern […]

New Species of Jumping Spiders: Three new species of rare jumping spiders, genus Onomastus, have been discovered by a team of researchers from India and Sri Lanka. All three species of jumping spiders belong to the genus Onomastus. The new species are: Onomastus brahmagiri: It was discovered in the Brahmagiri Hills of the Western Ghats […]

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve: In News According to the fourth rhino census the rhino population in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) has increased to 53. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located on the Indo-Nepal border in the district of Lakhimpur-Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. It includes the Dudhwa National Park and two nearby sanctuaries, viz. Kishanpur and Katerniaghat. […]

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: Wildlife experts from around the world are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland for the 34th meeting of the Animals Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES was adopted in 1973 and entered into force […]

Indian Giant Flying Squirrel: A rare Indian giant flying squirrel has been recently spotted in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar forests for the first time in nearly 12 years. The Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaurista philippensis), also known as the large brown flying squirrel or the common giant flying squirrel, is a type of rodent in the Sciuridae […]

Begonia quadricornualata: Botanists recently discovered a new plant species named Begonia quadricornualata in the remote forests of northeast India. Begonia quadricornualata is a new plant species. It was discovered in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, a region nestled at the intersection of the Himalaya and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots. The discovery occurred during a […]

Jodhpuri Mojari: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving the traditional footwear official recognition and a boost in global branding. Jodhpuri Mojari is handcrafted traditional footwear from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is crafted primarily by the members of a Jinagar community. The community adopted shoemaking some 250 […]

Sheathia meghalayensis: Researchers recently discovered a new species of freshwater red algae named Sheathia meghalayensis. Sheathia meghalayensis is a new species of freshwater red algae. It was discovered near Crinoline Waterfalls in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Freshwater red algae are highly sensitive organisms that act as critical bioindicators of pristine, undisturbed aquatic ecosystems. Such algae […]