Category: Environment Current Affairs

Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will supersede the 2016 rules.These regulations introduce a technology-driven, Polluter Pays framework and will come into full effect from April 1, 2026.The SWM Rules, 2026, are a comprehensive regulatory framework notified under […]

Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha was officially declared ‘Maoist-free’ in January 2026, leading to a major breakthrough in wildlife monitoring.Recent camera trap data reveals a flourishing leopard population (estimated over 70), marking its transition from a conflict zone to a potential Leopard Haven.Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is a sprawling biodiversity hotspot and […]

Lepidagathis konkanensis: A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of wildflower named Lepidagathis konkanensis, tucked away on the sun-drenched, rocky plateaus of Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It was first encountered during a floristic survey of […]

Hoya Nagaensis: New plant species A new plant species has been discovered in Nagaland and it’s named as Hoya Nagaensis. Hoya Nagaensis is a new plant species. It is a member of the ‘wax plant family’ was discovered in the Kavunhou Community Reserved Forest in Phek district. It is currently known from only a single […]

Achanakmar Tiger Reserve: A young male tiger was found dead inside due to territorial infighting in the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh It is situated in Chhattisgarh. It is part of the huge Achanakmar – Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. It is one of three tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh. It has a corridor connecting Kanha and Bandhavgarh […]

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary: The Tripura Forest Minister recently announced that the state has received over Rs 57 crore for the modernization and further development of the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sepahijala district. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura. It also has hosts Abasarika and Amrit Sagar lakes. Clouded Leopard National Park, is a […]

Hemileccinum indicum: Researchers exploring the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have discovered a previously unknown species of mushroom named Hemileccinum indicum. It is a new species of mushroom. It was found growing among oak trees in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It marks the first time the genus Hemileccinum has been documented in India. […]

Sikkim Sundari: Sikkim Sundari (Rheum nobile), a rare high-altitude Himalayan plant, has drawn attention for its unique biology and striking appearance. Rheum nobile, commonly known as padamchal, or Sikkim Sundari, is a giant herbaceous perennial plant native to the high-altitude alpine zones of the Himalayas (4,000–4,800 meters).Belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is found in […]

Strobilanthes riteshii: Flowering Plant Species A new flowering plant species named Strobilanthes riteshii has been formally recorded from Arunachal Pradesh recently. Strobilanthes riteshii is a new species of flowering plant found in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It grows on open hill slopes, often near small waterfalls and streams within evergreen forest […]