In News Recently, the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) found lower waterbird species diversity at East Delhi’s Sanjay Lake when compared to the count from the past three years. It is under way in parts of Delhi-NCR. Data from the census is expected to help with identifying and protecting areas that are important for waterbirds. Sanjay […]
In News An Action Plan regarding the introduction of the Cheetah in India was released in the 19th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) (Statutory Body). Reintroduction Action Plan Under the plan, 50 Cheetahs will be introduced in the different National Parks in the country in a span of 5 years. Initially, translocating […]
In News Verkhoyansk, a town in Siberia, recorded a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius recently. It was then pushed as the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic region. About The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has now confirmed that the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic region. Arctic region: All landmasses and seas north […]
In News ‘Solar Hamam’ takes care of heating in cold Himalayan regions especially in the villages of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Solar Hamam had won the “Himachal Pradesh State Innovation Award for 2016-17”. What is Solar Hamam? About: The Solar Hamam provides an anti-freezing outlet. It provides for 15-18 litres of boiling hot […]
In News The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking modification of its order directing that all transmission cables in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) be laid underground. Earlier in 2021, SC has directed that overhead power lines be laid underground wherever feasible. Challenges/ Difficulties in Implementation It has implications for the […]
In News The Kasturirangan Commission has sought to balance the two concerns of development and environment protection. Recent Discussions Karnataka’s Chief Minister said that declaring Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive zone would adversely affect the livelihood of people in the region. The experts called the state’s opposition disastrous for the ecologically fragile Western Ghats […]
In News A tiny snail with a striking, pellucid golden-yellow shell found in the Edappally canal in Kochi has been flagged as an invasive species that could play havoc with native ecosystems. About Kerala: This is the first time that this snail has been reported in Kerala. Features of the newly discovered species: What makes […]
In News A new tree species of the genus Cryptocarya was spotted in Edamalakkudy in Idukki district of Kerala. The researchers came across the new species during surveys on endemic and threatened species of the Western Ghats. Image Courtsey: TH About Cryptocaria Muthuvariana It has been named so to honour the Muthuvar tribe and as […]
In News To meet its goals of net zero, or being able to effectively eliminate carbon dioxide emissions by 2070, India will need close to $10 trillion according to an analysis by climate and energy research firm, CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). Major Highlights Think tank: CEEW is the Council for Energy, Environment and […]
In News Recently, Arunachal Pradesh has approved the large, brightly coloured Kaiser-i-Hind as the State butterfly. The Cabinet also adopted the Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 declaration on climate change-resilient and responsive Arunachal Pradesh aimed at lowering emissions and sustainable development. Key Points An elusive swallowtail butterfly carrying ‘India’ in its name and found in next-door […]
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