Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve : Male Tiger Found Dead A male tiger was recently discovered dead in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), after getting ensnared in a trap intended for deer. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located at the junction of the Eastern and the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, in the Erode District of […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef : UNESCO Heritage Committee Concern
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef : UNESCO Heritage Committee Concern A UNESCO heritage committee recently stopped short of listing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as a site that is “in danger” but warned the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under “serious threat” from pollution and the warming of oceans. Great Barrier Reef lies in the Pacific […]
World Nature Conservation Day 2023 : Theme
World Nature Conservation Day 2023: Theme World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28 annually with an aim to preserve natural resources, biodiversity and ecology across all regions. The National Zoological Park, New Delhi commemorated World Nature Conservation Day linking it with the goals of Mission-LiFE. Theme for World Nature Conversation Day […]
International Tiger Day 2023
International Tiger Day 2023: International Tiger Day is observed globally on July 29 every year. International Tiger Day is observed on July 29 each year. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the endangered tiger species. It is celebrated worldwide to promote comprehensive efforts in safeguarding tigers and their natural habitats, fostering harmonious […]
Graded Response Action Plan : Revised Measures
Graded Response Action Plan : Revised Measures The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) announced revision of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which will come into force w.e.f. 1st October, 2023 in the entire National Capital Region. Graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick […]
New Millipede Species
New Millipede Species: A new species of millipede has been discovered crawling underneath the city of Los Angeles in the United States The newly found species is a thread Millipede. It is about the length of a paperclip but skinny as pencil lead. Its scientific name is Illacme socal. It is translucent and sinuous like […]
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021: The Lok Sabha passed the contentious Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms that exist on the planet. Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: The Bill modifies the classification of entities and activities that require intimation, while also introducing exemptions to certain cases. The […]
Silvopasture Systems
Silvopasture Systems: In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. Silvopasture system is an ancient and proven practice that harmoniously integrates trees, forage and livestock on the same land. This system buffer against temperature and wind extremes, providing a favourable living environment for […]
International Day For The Conservation Of The Mangrove Ecosystem 2023
International Day For The Conservation Of The Mangrove Ecosystem 2023: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on July 26. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on July 26. This International Day was adopted by the General Conference of the UN […]
Russia’s Batagaika Crater : World’s Largest 1km-Long Permafrost
Russia’s Batagaika Crater : World’s Largest 1km-Long Permafrost Russia’s Batagaika crater, the world’s largest 1km-long permafrost crater, expands due to global warming and thawing permafrost. Deforestation triggered underground permafrost melting, causing the crater’s growth in the Sakha Republic, Russia. It also holds dangerous organic carbon, exacerbating global warming. Russia is warming is occurring at an […]
