Ruddy Shelduk : Arrived For Winter Stay The first batch of about 50 members of the Ruddy Shelduk, popularly known as ‘Surkhab’ birds, arrived in Uttarakhand for a six month winter stay. Ruddy Shelduk (Tadorna ferruginea) belongs to the family Anatidae under the order Anseriformes. In India it is known as the Brahminy duck. It […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Watermeal : World’s Smallest Flowering Plant
Watermeal : World’s Smallest Flowering Plant Scientists are conducting research into the potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Watermeal is an aquatic plant in the Araceae family. It is the smallest flowering plant in the world and appears as small green seeds. It […]
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula Researchers said that the Haploclastus nilgirinus a species of tarantula could be under threat from habitat loss and climate change. Haploclastus nilgirinus is an elusive Nilgiri large burrowing spider and a venomous species of tarantula. It is endemic to the Nilgiris hills of Western Ghats. It shows sexual dimorphism, […]
Platypus : New Research
Platypus : New Research New research revealed that platypuses are disappearing from waterways after the Black Summer bushfires swept across eastern Australia in 2019–20. Platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. It is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. They are solitary animal that despite occupying overlapping […]
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
Amazon River Dolphins : Death
Amazon River Dolphins : Death The deaths of 120 river dolphins in a tributary of the Amazon River are believed to be linked to a severe drought and high temperatures. Low river levels during the drought have led to water temperatures that are harmful to the dolphins. The Amazon River dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is a […]
International Coral Reef Initiative
International Coral Reef Initiative: The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) said it would secure public and private investment to help conserve and restore coral ecosystems. International Coral Reef Initiative was launched in 1994 by Australia, France, Japan, Jamaica, the Philippines, Sweden, Britain and the United States. Its members now include 45 countries that represent three […]
Green War Room : Delhi Government
Green War Room : Delhi Government The Delhi government has launched a ‘green war room’ to combat air pollution in the city by implementing the Winter Action Plan and monitoring pollution 24×7. Delhi faces severe air pollution, particularly during the winter months, due to various sources such as vehicles, industry, construction activities, and stubble burning […]
Operation “Kachchhap”
Operation “Kachchhap”: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”. This operation resulted in the recovery of the 955 live baby turtles, including species like the Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black Spotted/Pond Turtle, and Brown Roofed Turtle. The DRI had received intelligence about a syndicate engaged […]
Hirakund Wetland : Cancer-Causing Heavy Metals Detected
Hirakund Wetland : Cancer-Causing Heavy Metals Detected A study has revealed high levels of cancer-causing heavy metals, including lead and chromium, in eight wetlands in Odisha, with Hirakud being one of them. These heavy metals, which result from human activities such as urbanization, industrialization, and agriculture, can enter crops through the soil and subsequently be […]
