Red-breasted Flycatcher: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher bird which migrates from Eastern Europe to escape the harsh winter was found in the Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. Scientific name: Ficedula parva It is a small (11-12 cm) passerine bird of the Old World Flycatcher family. It can be found occasionally feeding on figs (banyan, peepal) in our urban […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Varkala cliff
Varkala cliff: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a reply from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and others over the deteriorating condition of Varkala cliff, a designated national geo-heritage site. It is a beautiful natural formation located in Varkala, a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The cliff, including both northern and […]
Siberian Demoiselle Crane : Longest Migration
Siberian Demoiselle Crane : Longest Migration A Siberian Demoiselle crane, nicknamed Sukpak, has broken the record for the longest migratory flight to Rajasthan, India, covering over 3,676km. Siberian Demoiselle crane is the smallest of crane species which is both solitary and social in behavior. This bird is symbolically significant in the culture of India, where […]
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Earth Observation (EO) data of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary revealed that while the settlements increased from 2000 to 2020 at or near the main temple area, a large area of dense forest was converted to open forest during the same period of time. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Junagadh district […]
Bar-Tailed Godwit : Spotted
Bar-Tailed Godwit : Spotted Five bar-tailed godwits were spotted by a naturalist at Pulicat lake recently. Bar-Tailed Godwit is a migratory shorebird renowned for its extraordinary endurance during migration. Scientific Name: Limosa lapponica The bar-tailed godwit species is distributed in northern Europe and Asia, western Alaska, Africa, the Persian Gulf, India, southeast Asia, China and […]
Biomedical Waste
Biomedical Waste: HIV epidemic and incidents like the “Syringe Tide” highlighted the hazards of improper biomedical waste disposal, prompting global and national reforms to safeguard public health and the environment.Mandated segregation of waste at the source into distinct categories.Use of color-coded containers (yellow, red, blue, white) for easy identification and handling.
Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology
Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category to drive innovations and explore alternate technologies. It uses kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head for generation of electrical energy unlike conventional units, which utilize potential energy of water through construction […]
Raimona National Park : In News
Raimona National Park : In News Personnel of the Assam Forest Department and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) recently arrested three poachers from the Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar. Raimona National Park is located along the Indo-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam. It was declared a national park on June […]
Dunlin : Spotted During Kerala Bird Race
Dunlin : Spotted During Kerala Bird Race Dunlin was among the 192 avian species spotted during the recently held Kochi edition of the Kerala Bird Race. Dunlin is a small shorebird with a droopy bill and is a fully migratory circumpolar breeder. Dunlins are medium-sized sandpipers with a slightly down-curved black bill. During the summer […]
Black thrips
Black thrips: After a year’s gap, the dreaded black thrips infestation has surfaced in the chilli crop once again around Ballari in Karnataka. Black thrips is an invasive pest species. It was first reported in India in 2015 on Papaya. These insects lacerate the tender leaves and flowers before consuming the tissues. Lacerations, especially of […]
