Pichavaram Mangroves: A comprehensive ecological-economic study conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, valued the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest in Tamil Nadu at a total economic value (TEV) of ₹2,485.38 crore. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is one of the largest and most ecologically vital estuarine mangrove ecosystems in India, spanning approximately 1,478.64 hectares. […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake
Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake: The State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK) is launching a one-month pilot project at Kumarakom, Kerala, to control the spread of invasive water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Vembanad Lake using robotic technology. The project is being implemented under the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA) of the Ministry […]
Liocheles gracilipalpus : New species of scorpion
Liocheles gracilipalpus : New species of scorpion A team of researchers recently discovered and formally described a new species of scorpion named liocheles gracilipalpus from the Shivalik Hills of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a new species of scorpion belonging to the Hormuridae family. It was discovered from the Shivalik Hills of […]
Tetragonula nagalandensis : New species of stingless honey bee
Tetragonula nagalandensis: New species of stingless honey bee Scientists have discovered a new species of stingless honey bee and named it as Tetragonula nagalandensis. Tetragonula nagalandensis is a species of stingless honey bee discovered in Nagaland. The name nagalandensis was chosen as a tribute to the state of Nagaland, where the bee was first discovered […]
Coral Bleaching
Coral Bleaching: The seventh Status of Coral Reefs of the World report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) said that Coral bleaching events becoming more frequent and recovery periods had shortened dramatically. It happens when corals experience stress in their environment due to changes in temperature, pollution or high levels of ocean acidity. […]
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper: Rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village, Gurgaon. The sharp-tailed sandpiper (Calidris acuminata ) is a small wader bird. It is a medium-sized sandpiper with distinct cap. Breeding adults are heavily marked with chevrons and spots on the underparts and have a rich chestnut cap and white eye-ring. Nonbreeding adults are […]
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race: The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (boat race) is one of Kerala’s most iconic traditional events, symbolising the State’s cultural heritage, devotion and community spirit. Aranmula is a heritage village located on the banks of the Pamba River and is famous for the GI-tagged Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror), a unique traditional craft of […]
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Vice-President of India released the Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development during a fisheries outreach programme at Agatti in Lakshadweep. Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 is an initiative by the Government of India to develop, regulate, and scale the ornamental fisheries sector (breeding, rearing, and trading of […]
Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Kamlang Tiger Reserve: The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with The Serenity Trust and the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, provided essential field gear and equipment to frontline staff of the Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh near the border with Myanmar. It is a part […]
Hanging Glaciers
Hanging Glaciers: Recent study published in Nature magazine has found that there are as many as 219 hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin of the Garhwal Himalayas. Hanging glaciers are ice masses perched on steep slopes that can detach and trigger massive avalanches. They occur when a major valley glacier system retreats and thins, leaving […]
