Category: Environment Current Affairs

Kashmir Willow : Global Attention Over the last few years, bats made of Kashmiri willow have been attracting global attention after making appearance in international games. Kashmir willow is mainly grown in Kashmir region of India. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet). It has slender trunks and […]

Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Union government is planning to unveil a framework to promote climate-resilient agriculture in 50,000 villages located in climatically-vulnerable districts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), climate resilient agriculture is defined as “the ability of an agricultural system to anticipate and prepare for, as well as adapt to, absorb and […]

Indian Flapshell Turtle: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Indian flapshell Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These […]

Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site The Manjeera wildlife sanctuary in Telangana is undergoing a study to potentially become the state’s first Ramsar site. Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and a reservoir located in the Medak district of Telangana. Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are […]

Rosewood Tree : Guidelines The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Rosewood is a commercial term encompassing a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family It is native to […]

Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News As the summer rush peaks in July, a conservationist looks at how rash development and irresponsible tourism are threatening Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary’s unique animals and environment. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. It covers an area of almost 1,600 […]

Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from a fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Squalus hima is a new species of dogfish sharkdiscovered from the southwest coast of India. Squalus is […]

Salvinia molesta: It was reported that an exotic beetle released into a vast reservoir in Betul district has successfully eradicated an invasive weed species, Salvinia molesta, within 18 months. Salvinia molesta is a highly detrimental aquatic fern. It is commonly known as “Water Fern” and is an aggressive and fast-growing Alien Invasive Aquatic Weed of […]

90% Soil Degradation By 2050: At an international conference in Agadir, Morocco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General urged its 194 Member States to improve soil protection and rehabilitation as the organisation warns that by 2050, up to 90% of the planet’s soil could be degraded. This alarming prediction highlights a major […]

UNESCO Recently Added 11 New Biosphere Reserves Worldwide: UNESCO recently added 11 new biosphere reserves worldwide, spanning countries like Colombia, Italy, Mongolia, and the Republic of Korea. These reserves, including two transboundary sites, aim to conserve biodiversity and cultural heritage amid global biodiversity and climate challenges. Biosphere Reserves try to balance economic and social development […]