National Mineral Development Corporation : In News India’s state-run miner NMDC is expected to extract 6,500 carats of diamonds, worth $3.4 million, this fiscal year from ores in a mine near Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Incorporated in 1958 as a Government of India fully owned public enterprise, NMDC is under the administrative control […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme
Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme: The Commerce Ministry recently introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond industry. It has been introduced by the Department of Commerce, Government of India to allow duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds, of less than ¼ Carat (25 Cents), for […]
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged The iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley’s heritage tree. Under the geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics, including its geographical location, health, age and growing patterns, enabling conservationists […]
Mining Denied In Uttrakhand Near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
Mining Denied In Uttrakhand Near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has denied the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for soapstone mining near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a habitat for endangered species.National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is constituted by the Central Government under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA).The board was constituted […]
Midges : New Species Identified
Midges : New Species Identified Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies (Midges), 13 of them recorded for the first time in the country, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Midges are tiny insects which are similar in appearance to flies but are more closely related to mosquitoes […]
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect
Great Barrier Reef : Climate Change Effect Life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant shifts caused by climate change and various human-generated factors, according to a recent study. Great Barrier Reef is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral […]
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report
Palamu Tiger Reserve : Bison Report The Jharkhand Forest department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison, popularly known as Gaur, at Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR). Palamu Tiger Reserve is located on the western side of the Latehar district on the Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. The reserve forms part of the […]
Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary : Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups
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 […]
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 […]
