Category: Environment

Recently, wildlife poachers have been arrested for allegedly hunting a rare melanistic tiger, a species found exclusively in Kulipal section of Jenabil range in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). These are a unique genetic variant of the Bengal tiger, distinguished by Read More …

The Government of India has designated areas surrounding Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, as eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) to protect the region’s unique ecosystem from the adverse effects of urbanization and developmental activities. Key Highlights

The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved oil and gas exploratory drilling within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. This decision, made during the 81st meeting of the NBWL, Read More …

Kerala’s Kappad Beach in Kozhikode and Chal Beach in Kannur have received the prestigious Blue Flag certification from the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The certification is a globally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas, and boating operators that Read More …

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued a notification on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Management, aimed at promoting environmentally responsible disposal and recycling of vehicles. Key Highlights of the Notification: Key Observations: (Source: BL)

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the rules for selecting experts in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) to improve transparency and address potential conflicts of interest. Key Updates to the Rules: About the Genetic Read More …

The rare Banded Royal butterfly (scientifically known as Rachana Jalindra Indra) has been spotted for the first time at the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. Rachana jalindra

India’s first census of coastal and wader birds began on 3rd January (2025) at the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat.   Key Features of the Bird Census: About the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary, Jamnagar: Wader Read More …

India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), submitted on December 30, 2024, underscores the nation’s progress in meeting its climate commitments. The report updates the Third National Communication (TNC) and provides Read More …

The adventurous journey of Zeenat, a three-year-old tigress, captivated many as it unfolded over the past three weeks. After escaping from Odisha’s Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Zeenat roamed across multiple states, covering Jharkhand, and finally West Bengal, where her capture was Read More …

According to a new study, the 2014-2016 Pacific marine heatwave wiped out roughly four million of Alaska’s common murre (Uria aalge) seabirds, representing the largest documented vertebrate die-off linked to warming oceans. Study Highlights Ecological Effects Marine Heatwaves (MHWs) Species Read More …

The Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun is preparing to execute India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. Key Highlights of the Project: About Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary: Fishing Cat Characteristics and Habitat:

Why in the news: The study of archaea, a domain of ancient microorganisms, has provided scientists with valuable insights into survival strategies that enable microorganisms to adapt to harsh conditions. A specific focus has been on their toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems, Read More …