Category: Environment

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

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii).

It was a historic day for Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), as the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site, on 2nd February, 2025. World Wetlands Day Four new wetlands

The 32.78 hectare area of Guneri village in Lakhtar tehsil of Kutch district has been declared as the first Biodiversity Heritage Site of Gujarat. It is a natural inland mangrove site. Key Highlights (Source: Indian Express)

Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to earn a spot on the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. About Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation Indore Udaipur About Ramsar Convention (Source: PIB)

The Jammu & Kashmir government has launched the “Tree Aadhaar” mission for the conservation of the region’s chinar trees which have been dwindling in numbers over the years. (Sources: Indian Express and J&K Government)

According to the Keeling Curve, carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere surged in 2024, driven by wildfires and anthropogenic emissions, breaking all previous records. About Keeling Curve (Source: Down to Earth)

Recently, numerous dead olive ridley turtles have washed ashore in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai. Experts have estimated that so far, between 300 and 350 turtles have been found dead. (Source: Indian Express) Causes of Death About Olive Ridley Turtles

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 their pseudo-melanism. Genetic Basis of Pseudo-Melanism: A 2021 study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, identified the cause of this rare coloration as a missense mutation in 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, has sparked debate over the challenges of balancing energy development with the conservation of unique wildlife habitats. About Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: NBWL’s Conditions for Environmental Safeguards: To mitigate potential 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 meet 33 stringent environmental, safety, and sustainability criteria. Key Highlights: (Sources: The Hindu, PIB, FEE-Blue Flag)

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)