Category: Environment Current Affairs

Manis Mysteria : Species Of Pangolins Adding to the eight known species of pangolins, scientists recently discovered a ninth variety, tentatively named “Manis mysteria”. Manis Mysteria is a newly discovered Pangolin species. The newly identified pangolin species emerged from a detailed study of scales seized in China’s Yunnan province in 2015 and 2019. This new […]

Dumbo Octopus: US Scientists recently came across a rare “Dumbo” octopus in the midst of their exploration of the North Pacific Ocean. Dumbo Octopus are known as the deepest living of all octopus species. Genus: Grimpoteuthis spp. They get their name from their distinctive flapping fins that bear a striking resemblance to the oversized ears […]

Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Parasitic Worm A parasitic worm scientifically known as Angiostrongylus cantonensis, typically found in rats, has been spreading in southeastern America recently. Angiostrongylus cantonensis, commonly known as the rat lungworm, is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that infects rodents, particularly rats. It is typically found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii. […]

Conocarpus Tree : Banned Plantation The Gujarat state government banned Conocarpus tree plantation in forest or non-forest areas, underlining its “adverse impacts on environment and human health” Conocarpus tree is a flowering plant belonging to the family of Combretaceae. It is an invasive mangrove species. Trees of this species flower in winter and spread pollen […]

Balsam : Full Bloom In Munnar Presenting a visual feast to tourists, balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar. Balsam is locally called as Kasithumba and Onappovu. It is known as ‘touch-me-not’ because of the bursting of mature seeds and seed distribution. They are commonly known by different names including balsams, touch me […]

5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) At Bengaluru: International Coffee Organization (ICO), in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Government of Karnataka is hosting the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) at Bengaluru. International Coffee Organization was established in 1963 under the aegis of the United Nations and […]

Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve : Protected Habitat For Big Cats Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’ became Madhya Pradesh’s 7th protected habitat for big cats. Madhya Pradesh, known as the “tiger state” of India due to its substantial tiger population, has officially designated a new protected area for these magnificent creatures called the ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.’ […]

The State Of The Rhino Report, 2023: The greater one-horned rhino population in India and Nepal is growing, as highlighted in the State of the Rhino Report, 2023, by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF). While poaching and habitat loss remain significant threats to rhinos globally, climate change is also impacting their survival. The collaboration among […]

Climate Ambition Summit 2023: The United Nations Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) held in United Nations Headquarters, New York on 20th September 2023, aimed to accelerate climate action as a prelude to the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) is a prominent international event […]

Polyethylene Terephthalate: Researchers have recently discovered a new deep-sea enzyme that can degrade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer in the world. It belongs to the family of polyesters. PET is produced by the polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. When heated together under the influence of […]