Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups in Karnataka’s first Wolf Sanctuary i.e Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary. Indian Grey wolf is a subspecies of grey wolf. It travels in smaller packs and is less vocal than other variants. It is nocturnal and hunt […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Fonio Millet
Fonio Millet: Fonio, an ancient West African millet (e.g., Ghana), is known for its resilience to climate shocks, ease of cultivation, and ability to grow in poor soils with minimal water requirements.It is often referred to as a miracle grain due to its adaptability and nutritional value.Fonio is traditionally cultivated by Fulani tribes, the largest […]
Threats to Wild Bees
Threats to Wild Bees: A study published in journal Science, has revealed that over 70% of wild bee species, crucial for pollination, are at risk from pesticide residues in soil.Current pesticide risk assessments mainly focus on honey bees, ignoring the impact on wild bees that nest in the soil.Pesticides like cyantraniliprole harm wild bees by […]
Sydney Funnel-Web Spider
Sydney Funnel-Web Spider: Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider. Scientists have named this 9-centimetre (3.54 inches) long species as Atrax christenseni. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname “Big Boy” and was first discovered in the early 2000s near Newcastle, 170 km (105 miles) north of […]
Hydroclimate Whiplash : Reason Of Wildfire In Los Angeles
Hydroclimate Whiplash : Reason Of Wildfire In Los Angeles According to a study by climate attribution group ClimaMeter, three wildfires that have devastated large parts of the Los Angeles city is mainly due to a ‘hydroclimate whiplash’. Hydroclimate Whiplash is rare meteorological condition wherein an extremely wet season is succeeded by an extremely dry season. […]
Entity List
Entity List: The United States recently removed three Indian nuclear entities Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), and Indian Rare Earths (IRE) from its restrictive Entity List.The Entity List is published by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and includes foreign entities—businesses, institutions, or organizations—subject to stringent licensing […]
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary
Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary: The Government of India has designated areas around Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Mandi district, as eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) to reduce the impact of urbanisation and developmental activities on the surrounding protected areas. It is located in the district of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. It covers the middle altitudinal range […]
Falcated duck : Spotted
Falcated duck : Spotted Birders at the Sultanpur National Park in Gurugram, Haryana experienced this delight as they spotted a Falcated Duck. Falcated duck is also known as falcated teal(Mareca falcata) is a gadwall-sized dabbling duck. It is from eastern Siberia and Mongolia to northern Japan with wintering grounds in southeast Asia to eastern India. […]
Chimpanzee Conservation
Chimpanzee Conservation: NGO Papaye International in Cameroon has been in the news, which operates a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in the Douala-Edea National Park.Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ssp.) are one of our nearest living relatives, sharing a common ancestor with humans that lived approximately 7-8 million years ago.Four recognized subspecies: Central chimpanzee, Western chimpanzee, Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee, […]
Atomic Energy Commission Reconstituted
Atomic Energy Commission Reconstituted: The government has recently reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is the Chairman of the AEC and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is among the key members.AEC was first established in August 1948 to oversee atomic energy research under the Department of Scientific […]
