According to a recent study published in the journal Atmospheric Pollution Research, kerosene-based lamps leads to release of 12.5 gigagrammes (Gg) per year of a potent climate pollutant called black carbon in India. About Black carbon
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‘Tigers and crows’ migration
According to a recent report, Tamil Nadu witnessed large-scale migration of butterflies belonging to the Danainae sub-family from the Eastern Ghats and plains towards the Western Ghats during September.
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024
Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru have been given the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversty 2024.
Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs released in Manas National Park
Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park on October 1, 2024.
Honey badger spotted in Uttarakhand
A honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the Ratel, has been captured on camera for the first time in the Terai East Forest Division (TEFD) of Uttarakhand. About Honey badgers About Terai Arc Landscape
Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur)
The Little Rann of Kutch lies at the end of the Gulf of Kutch and covers an area of 5,000 sq.km, chiefly in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat.
Centre proposes 1.84 lakh hectares around Gir forest as eco-sensitive zone
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a preliminary notification declaring more than 1.84 lakh hectares surrounding the Gir Protected Area as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
Genetic Rescue Effect
Iberian lynx was once the world’s most threatened cat species. It’s mostly found in parts of Spain and Portugal. Inbreeding depression Outbreeding depression (Source: The Hindu)
Mankidia becomes 6th PVTG to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha
Recently, the habitat rights were formally provided to Odisha’s Mankidia community on September 22 under “The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, popularly known as the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Key points (Source: Read More …
World Rhino report
The world rhino annual report was published by the International Rhino Foundation ahead of World Rhino Day on September 22. Rhino in India
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats for the 15th Finance Commission cycle for an overall outlay of Rs. 2602.98 crores. The said scheme includes sub-components.
Cabinet approves India’s membership of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of India to become a member country of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) by signing and ratification of the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Key points
CMFRI unit designated seaweed research centre of excellence
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation. About Seaweed
Southern Birdwing-India’s second largest butterfly species
India’s second largest butterfly species, Southern Birdwing, has been found on the satellite campus of The American College between Chathirapatti and Kadavur in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
Chokramudi Hills Neelakurinji
According to a recent report, Chokramudi Hills (Kerala), where Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) bloomed in 2014, is facing a serious threat of encroachment ahead of the next anticipated flowering season in 2026.