Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary: Environmentalists recently expressed serious concern over the approval of an eco-tourism resort project on the Surla plateau, stating that the project area falls within a critical tiger habitat within the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.It is located in the northern part of Goa in the Western Ghats. It spreads over an area of 208 […]
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New Butterfly Species Found in Kerala’s Western Ghats
New Butterfly Species Found in Kerala’s Western Ghats: A team of Indian scientists has discovered a new butterfly species named Zographetus mathewi in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The butterfly, found in low-elevation forests, is unique to this region and adds to India’s rich wildlife diversity. This rare discovery highlights the importance of studying and […]
Flue Gas Desulphurisation : In News
Flue Gas Desulphurisation: In News The Environment Ministry has exempted most coal-fired plants in India from installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems aimed at reducing sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) is a pollution-control process that removes Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) from the flue gases produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, especially coal. […]
Grey Seal
Grey Seal: As climate change, pollution, and overfishing threaten the Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in the Baltic Sea, Lithuania has launched a rehabilitation effort to support their survival and restore population balance. Gray seals live in coastal waters of the North Atlantic, from the US and Canada to the Baltic Sea and parts of Europe. […]
Blackbuck : Population declined
Blackbuck : Population declined Wildlife officials admit that the population of black bucks has declined sharply over the years in the Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary, Punjab. Blackbuck is a species of antelope native to India and Nepal. Scientific Name: Antilope cervicapra It is widespread in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and […]
Laughing Dove
Laughing Dove: It is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. Scientific Name: Spilopelia senegalensis Other names include laughing turtle dove, palm dove, and Senegal dove, while in India the name of little brown dove is often used. The species is found in much of […]
Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds)
Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds): India’s growing vulnerability to climate disasters has reignited policy interest in catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) as a financial instrument for disaster-risk financing. Catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) are insurance-linked securities that convert disaster risk into tradable financial products. They transfer the financial risk of natural disasters like earthquakes, cyclones, and floods—from governments […]
A massive wildfire in Tarragona province, Catalonia
A massive wildfire in Tarragona province, Catalonia: A massive wildfire in Tarragona province, Catalonia (Spain) has forced over 18,000 people into lockdown, burning nearly 3,000 hectares of forested land. Tarragona is a coastal province in northeastern Spain, forming the southern part of Catalonia. Known for its Roman heritage, agricultural economy, and natural landscapes, it is […]
Harsh Malhotra Opens India Energy Storage Week 2025
Harsh Malhotra Opens India Energy Storage Week 2025: India Energy Storage Week 2025 began with a special session in Delhi on July 10, 2025, where Minister of State Harsh Malhotra highlighted India’s strong push toward green mobility and electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at Yashobhoomi, he explained how the government’s schemes and policies are helping India […]
Great Hornbill
Great Hornbill: The Malamuzhakki Vezhambal (Great Hornbill), Kerala’s State bird, was spotted in the coastal belt of Kakkampara, near Ezhimala in Kannur, an area far from its usual forested habitats. The great hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill, or great pied hornbill, is a large bird and one of the larger […]
