Category: Environment Current Affairs

Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: In News Abandoned mining areas in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have emerged as the most bird-rich habitat studied in the area, with researchers finding that former quarries now support a diverse mix of scrub, grassland, rocky patches and water pools. Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is strategically located in Haryana. It lies on the […]

Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News A 12-year study conducted between 2010 and 2022 confirmed that no tigers live permanently in Kawal tiger reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in northeastern part of the state of Telangana, India. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Geographically, the reserve is situated at the southernmost […]

Steneucyrtus wayanadensis: Researchers have identified a new species of darkling beetle, named Steneucyrtus wayanadensis in Kerala. Steneucyrtus wayanadensis is a new species of darkling beetle. It belongs to the genus Steneucyrtus and was discovered during a scientific survey deep within the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The researchers have officially named it for paying permanent tribute to […]

Malabari Goat: A new study suggested that ancient spice route networks may have shaped the maternal genetic history of the Malabari goat. Key Highlights of the study: These Malabari goats belong to a rare maternal genetic group found in only about 3% of domestic goats globally. The goats were placed in mitochondrial haplogroup B1, a […]

Moth Bean: ICAR’s Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur, has developed a new generation of moth bean varieties capable of withstanding highly variable weather conditions, including prolonged drought and excessive rainfall. Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia), commonly called dew bean or matki, is one of the hardiest pulse crops cultivated in India. It is a […]

Resplendent Shrub Frog: A recent survey across the protected areas of the Munnar Wildlife Division found that Eravikulam National Park (ENP) near Munnar in Idukki has emerged as a thriving habitat for the endangered Resplendent Shrub Frog. Resplendent Shrub Frog belongs to the family Rhacophoridae. It is normally, cold-climate-adapted frogs move to higher elevations as […]

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB): The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change recently constituted a 4-member inquiry team from WCCB to investigate the international organized crime linkage in the mysterious appearance of orangutan in the Balasore district. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is a statutory body established by the Government of India to combat […]

What are Levees? Nearly 2,000 kilometres of levees built along the Mississippi River over the past century helped protect cities and farmland from major floods. A levee is a structure, either natural or artificial, built along the edges of a stream or river channel to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. It can also be […]

Mocha Port: The Iran-aligned Houthis recently took control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha, advancing strategically down the Red Sea coast. Mokha, or Mocha, is a historic town located in southwestern Yemen, on the Red Sea. It was long famous as Arabia’s chief coffee-exporting center and the source of the term mocha. It is […]

Nandankanan Zoological Park: Nandankanan Zoological Park recently introduced musical therapy for the five abandoned baby orangutans to help them cope with stress. Nandankanan, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located on the banks of Kanjia Lake in Odisha. Unlike other zoos in the country, it has been built inside a natural forest (Chandaka Forest), […]