Landslides In Northeast India : Cyclone Remal The Cyclone Remal caused landslides in the northeastern region of India causing several casualties, highlighting the need for multi-hazard disaster resilience. While early warnings for cyclones have improved, landslides still remain a challenge. A landslide can be defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve : Woman Was Killed By a Tiger
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve : Woman Was Killed By a Tiger A 32-year-old woman was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district recently. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It includes Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It […]
Sympatric Speciation : Study
Sympatric Speciation: Study A recent study from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) sheds light on the mechanisms of sympatric speciation, challenging the traditional view that new species can evolve only when populations are isolated by geographic barriers (a process called allopatric speciation). Highlights of the Study: The study focused on three key factors […]
Alaska River : Change In Colour
Alaska River : Change In Colour Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world resulting in the thawing of permafrost. The discoloration […]
Wet Bulb Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature: India is currently dealing with a very hot spell that is hurting many states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity is having a big effect on daily life. Finding out how uncomfortable it is during a heatwave depends on how much humidity […]
Eurasian Whimbrel : Migratory Bird
Eurasian Whimbrel : Migratory Bird For the first time, a long-distance migratory bird, the Eurasian or common whimbrel, tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitter, was captured on camera in the state of Chhattisgarh. Eurasian Whimbrel is a wading bird in the large family Scolopacidae. Scientific Name: Numenius phaeopus They have an extensive range […]
Himalayan serow : Spotted
Himalayan serow : Spotted A Himalayan serow was spotted in the central part of Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve. Himalayan serow resembles as a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. There are several species of serows, and all of them are found in Asia. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis […]
Sharavathi River : Illegal Sand Mining
Sharavathi River : Illegal Sand Mining The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently directed the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and mines and geology department to stop any unlawful/illegal sand mining in Sharavathi river coastal zone. Sharavathi River is a river in westernKarnataka state. It is one of the few westward-flowing rivers in India and […]
Oedocladium sahyadricum
Oedocladium sahyadricum: A group of phycologists from the Department of Botany at Catholicate College in Pathanamthitta has discovered a new algal species in the Western Ghats. Oedocladium sahyadricum is a new algal species and it is named as Oedocladium sahyadricum. The name ‘sahyadricum’ refers to the Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, which is rich […]
Manama Declaration
Manama Declaration: The Arab League called for UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Manama, Bahrain. The “Manama Declaration” (Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain) urged international protection and UN peacekeeping forces in the occupied Palestinian territories until a two-state solution is achieved. It also demanded an immediate […]
