Category: Environment Current Affairs

Notified Disasters: The ongoing spell of extreme heat in many parts of the country has once again reopened discussions on the inclusion of heatwaves as one of the notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, defines a disaster as a “catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence” arising from […]

Nano-Fertilizer Plant At Kakinada: Coromandel International (an agriculture solutions provider) has opened a nano-fertiliser plant at its Kakinada complex in Andhra Pradesh. The nano fertilisers (such as Nano DAP and Nano urea) ensure optimal nutrient delivery and absorption by the plants, potentially replacing conventional fertilisers and increasing crop yield. Nano fertilisers are highly efficient types […]

Indian House Crows: The Kenyan government has announced an action plan to eliminate a million Indian House Crows (Corvus splendens) by the end of 2024. This decision stems from the birds’ significant negative impact on local ecosystems and their nuisance to the public, particularly in the Kenyan coastal region. The Indian House Crow is described […]

Four-Horned Antelope: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district), which was earlier known as Nauradehi Sanctuary. Four-Horned Antelope also called Chousingha, is a small bovid antelope. They are the smallest antelopes found in Asia. Scientific Name: Tetracerus quadricornis It is endemic to India and […]

Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) : New Tiger Reserve New tiger reserve will soon be established in Uttar Pradesh, following evidence of tiger population in the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS). Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) is located in the Shravasti, Balrampur, and Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh. The forest of SWS was owned by the Maharaja of […]

Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jamui district are now recognized under the Ramsar Convention, bringing India’s total Ramsar sites to 82. Nagi-Nakti Wetland in Bihar’s Jamui district, nestled within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs surrounded by dry deciduous forests and hills. Developed […]

Musankwa sanyatiensis : Dinosaur Fossil Fossils found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe represent a completely new dinosaur species named Musankwa sanyatiensis. Musankwa sanyatiensis is a new dinosaur species which has been identified from fossils discovered along the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The dinosaur’s genus name, “Musankwa,” was the name of […]

Air Of The Anthropocene Initiative: “Air of the Anthropocene” project uses light painting to visualise air pollution in India, Ethiopia, and the UK, highlighting severe health risks and sparking global discussions on air quality. The “Air of the Anthropocene” project is an international initiative combining art and science to visualise air pollution through light painting. […]

UN Convention On Combating Desertification (UNCCD) Report On Rangelands And Pastoralists: A UN Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD) report on rangelands and pastoralists has said that millions of pastoralists in India need better recognition of their rights and access to markets. Key Findings of the UNCCD Report: Rangelands cover 80 million square kilometres, which is […]