Category: Environment Current Affairs

World Dhole Day: 28th May is celebrated as World Dhole Day to promote the conservation of dholes—endangered Asian wild dogs—who play a crucial role as apex predators in maintaining forest ecosystem balance.Dholes (Cuon alpinus) are wild dogs native to southern and eastern Asia, including India’s Western Ghats (e.g., Valparai plateau). Dholes have auburn fur, black tails, […]

Japan Carbon Emissions Trading System: Japan’s Parliament passed a law mandating large firms to participate in a carbon emissions trading system (ETS) starting April 2026.A legally binding emissions trading system (ETS) requiring large firms emitting ≥100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually to trade carbon credits.

Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025: Union Jal Shakti Minister launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, India’s largest rural sanitation survey.A nationwide rural sanitation ranking survey covering 21,000 villages across 761 districts in 34 States/UTs. Anchored under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase-II to assess the sustainability of ODF Plus outcomes. Conducted by the Department of Drinking Water […]

Pedicularis rajeshiana: Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Pedipularis rajeshiana, in the high-altitude regions of Rohtang Pass in the western Himalayas region. It belongs to a group of plants known as “Louseworts”, which are hemiparasitic, meaning they derive some nutrients from other plants while still performing photosynthesis. It consists of unique floral characteristics and […]

Nurdles : Found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram Tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala following the sinking of the container vessel MSC ELSA3. Nurdles are small pre-formed masses of moulding material that have relatively uniform dimensions within a specific batch. These pellets are utilised as raw material in moulding and extrusion […]

Stingless Bees: New Study A new study has shown that stingless bees, which produce a high-value honey with a distinct flavour, can increase the yield and quality of crops. A stingless bee is a bee that appears very similar to a honeybee, but is incapable of stinging. Approximately 550 species of stingless bees are found […]

Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary: The forest department of Himachal Pradesh recently put on hold its order imposing user charge on visitors to the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary in Sirmaur district. Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Established in 1985, this sanctuary […]

Caliphaea sinuofurcata: Scientists have identified a new species of damselfly, Caliphaea Sinuofurcata, from Arunachal Pradesh. Caliphaea sinuofurcata is a new species of damselfly. It was discovered during biodiversity surveys in the Upper Siang and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Proposed to be called the “Bearded Bronzeback,” this stunning insect marks only the second […]

Mosura fentoni : New extinct species Scientists recently identified a new extinct species, Mosura fentoni, an early marine predator from around 506 million years ago during the Cambrian period. Mosura fentoni is a newly discovered Cambrian marine organism found in the Burgess Shale, a globally significant fossil site in British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to […]

Moringa: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera, has had a global impact, especially in countries such as Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar on the African continent. Moringa is known as the “tree of life” or “miracle tree,”and is classified as an important herbal plant. Its botanical name is Moringa oleifera, and it is native to India, […]