Category: Environment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a reference to Soligas of Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) in the 119th edition of Mann Ki Baat which was broadcast on 24th February and appreciated their contribution to tiger conservation. (Source: The Hindu)

The Cali Fund, launched on February 25, 2025 in Rome, is a groundbreaking initiative under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), aimed at ensuring the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) on genetic resources. Key Highlights of the Cali Fund Why is the Cali Fund Important? The fund is part of a larger Multilateral Mechanism adopted at COP 15 (2022) and is Read More …

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently released 10 gharials into the Chambal River at the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary in Morena. This sanctuary is home to India’s largest gharial population, with a 2024 census recording 2,456 individuals. What is a Gharial? 🔹 Scientific Name: Gavialis gangeticus🔹 Unique Feature: Long, narrow snout with a bulbous tip in males (resembles an inverted pot, or ‘ghara’ in Hindi).🔹 Diet: Primarily fish-eating.🔹 Sexual Read More …

In a recent study, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) focused on evaluating how emergent coastal vegetation acts as a natural barrier against the impact of tsunamis. (Source: The Hindu)

The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2025 was conducted recently. It is a global citizen science initiative that documents avian diversity over four days. (Source: The Hindu)

A recent Marine Pollution Bulletin review warns that sunscreen chemicals are accumulating in marine environments at alarming levels, threatening coral reefs and marine life. Key Findings: 🔹 6,000 – 14,000 tonnes of UV filters wash into coral reef zones annually.🔹 Oxybenzone & Octinoxate, common UV filters, are linked to: Why Is This a Problem? Global Response & Bans (Source: Down To Earth)

A recent study published in Environmental Research Letters warns that peatland fires in the UK have released an estimated 800,000 tonnes of carbon between 2001 and 2021. With global temperatures expected to rise, emissions from these fires could increase by at least 60%, reaching 3.8 million tonnes of carbon annually. Key Findings of the Study: 🔹 Projected Emissions Impact – Equivalent to the annual emissions of: What Are Peatlands? The Read More …

The Flightless Antarctic Midge (Belgica antarctica) is the only known insect native to Antarctica, uniquely adapted to survive its harsh, freezing environment. Researchers have recently uncovered how this insect endures extreme conditions by employing two distinct dormancy strategies over its two-year life cycle: These adaptive mechanisms help Belgica antarctica withstand extreme cold, dehydration, and nutrient scarcity, making it a remarkable example of evolutionary resilience. (Source: The Hindu)

Elephants are known for their long lifespans, living up to 70 years. Throughout their lives, elephant herds split and merge, requiring them to develop complex vocal communication to stay connected. They produce a wide range of sounds, including: Most of what is known about elephant communication comes from studies on African elephants (genus Loxodonta), while less is known about Asian elephants (genus Elephas), native to India and other parts of Read More …

A Recant study has focussed on the flowering phenology of a Rhododendron wattii tree in the 27 sq. km. Dzukou Valley in Nagaland. (Source: PIB)

The Framework Agreement on establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force. About IBCA (Source: PIB)

For the first time ever, the elusive rusty-spotted cat was found in the forests of West Bengal’s Purulia district. (Source: The Print)