Category: Environment Current Affairs

Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has found the exact status of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus subtypes (EEHV) and its subtypes circulating among Asian elephant population in India. Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus is a double-stranded DNA virus that is classified in the family Herpesviridae. It causes acute, fatal hemorrhagic disease in wild […]

Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered A pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was recently discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines. Megamouth Shark is an extremely rare and unusual species of deep-water shark. Scientific Name: Megachasma pelagios. Their range is believed to span the region between latitudes 40°N and 40°S. […]

Genome Sequencing Of Jamun:   The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have conducted the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). The study aimed to gain insights into the genomic and evolutionary basis of jamun’s medicinal properties. The research team used Oxford Nanopore and 10x Genomics sequencing technologies to […]

Methane Alert And Response System: The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) notified governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents and identified 1,500 plumes in its pilot stage. Methane Alert and Response System is a data-to-action initiative with the mission to put open, reliable, and actionable data into the hands of individuals who can reduce […]

Global Drought Snapshot : COP28 According to the report, ‘Global Drought Snapshot,’ launched by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at the outset of COP28 climate talks in the UAE, mentioned that drought causes more economic loss and affects more sectors of societies. Report: 70% cereal crops were damaged by drought in the Mediterranean, […]

Climate Club : COP28 The Climate Club was formally launched at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate Club is led by Germany and Chile, the Club has garnered support from 36 member countries including Kenya, the European Union, Switzerland and others. It aims to make […]

Buxa Tiger Reserve: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken Suo-motu cognisance of a report on the mowing down of three elephants by a goods train at Buxa Tiger Reserve. Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) lies in the Alipurduar sub-division of the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with […]

Allied Climate Partners : COP28   At COP28, Allied Climate Partners joined the International Finance Corporation in a climate financing venture to try to generate $11 billion in investments in developing countries. Allied Climate Partners is a philanthropic investment organisation. With a mission to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging […]

ALTÉRRA Fund : COP28 Climate Summit UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, announced the creation of a $30 billion climate fund named ALTÉRRA. The fund aims to attract $250 billion in investment by the end of the decade, with $25 billion allocated to climate strategies and […]