Caspian Gull : A Rare Migratory Bird Kozhikode-based ornithologist has reported the sighting of a rare migratory bird Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) for the first time in Kerala. Caspian Gull is a monotypic, large, white-headed gull and is one of the rarest gulls to be seen in India. It typically nests on flat, low-lying ground […]
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Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary: A rare Arctic seabird, the Sabine’s Gull, was spotted at Gujarat’s Nalsarovar Wildlife Sanctuary recently — its first recorded sighting in India since 2013, when it was seen in Kerala. It is located approximately 64 km west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It is a natural lake with shallow waters and muddy lagoons, […]
Valley of Flowers National Park : Reopened
Valley of Flowers National Park : Reopened The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district reopened to tourists for this year. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms one of the two core zones (the other being the Nanda Devi National Park) of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The valley is believed to […]
Jharkhand Has Proposed Its First-Ever Tiger Safari
Jharkhand Has Proposed Its First-Ever Tiger Safari: Jharkhand has proposed its first-ever tiger safari in the fringe area of Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR), aimed at boosting tourism and wildlife education.A tiger safari is a tourism model involving naturalistic enclosures to house tigers — mainly rescued, conflict-prone, or orphaned — allowing guaranteed sightings unlike traditional wild […]
Calotes zolaiking : Rare lizard species
Calotes zolaiking : Rare lizard species Calotes zolaiking, a rare lizard species, was recorded for the first time in Meghalaya Calotes zolaiking is a species of garden lizard, was first described in 2019 from Mizoram’s Aizawl district by a team of scientists. These are about 5 inches long and their bodies are various shades of […]
Tral Wildlife Sanctuary
Tral Wildlife Sanctuary: The Central Government has officially designated an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Tral Wildlife Sanctuary. Tral Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir. It forms an important corridor for the movement of It is among the few areas outside Dachigam National Park where a population of this […]
Kalanamak Rice
Kalanamak Rice: The Uttar Pradesh government, in consultation with the Commerce Ministry, plans to promote the export of Kalanamak rice to countries with majority or large Buddhist populations.Kalanamak is a traditional variety of paddy with black husk and strong fragrance. It is considered a gift from Lord Buddha to the people of Sravasti when he […]
World Dhole Day
World Dhole Day: 28th May is celebrated as World Dhole Day to promote the conservation of dholes—endangered Asian wild dogs—who play a crucial role as apex predators in maintaining forest ecosystem balance.Dholes (Cuon alpinus) are wild dogs native to southern and eastern Asia, including India’s Western Ghats (e.g., Valparai plateau). Dholes have auburn fur, black tails, […]
Japan Carbon Emissions Trading System
Japan Carbon Emissions Trading System: Japan’s Parliament passed a law mandating large firms to participate in a carbon emissions trading system (ETS) starting April 2026.A legally binding emissions trading system (ETS) requiring large firms emitting ≥100,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually to trade carbon credits.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025: Union Jal Shakti Minister launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, India’s largest rural sanitation survey.A nationwide rural sanitation ranking survey covering 21,000 villages across 761 districts in 34 States/UTs. Anchored under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase-II to assess the sustainability of ODF Plus outcomes. Conducted by the Department of Drinking Water […]
