Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Introduction: • In a bizarre turn of events, two French activists threw soup at the iconic ‘Mona Lisa’ painting in the Louvre Museum, Paris, as a part of ongoing protests led by farmers across the country. This unusual act was carried out with the intention of raising awareness about pressing issues related to the agriculture […]

Introduction • The Agulhas long-billed lark, a small passerine bird native to South Africa, is facing the challenges of habitat transformation due to agricultural activities in the Agulhas plains. Despite these changes, this resilient species demonstrates an ability to adapt and thrive in modified environments. Overview of Agulhas Long-billed Lark • The Agulhas long-billed lark […]

Introduction: The recent sighting of the elusive Tibetan brown bear in Sikkim marks a significant milestone, being the first confirmed record of this rare species within Indian territory. Let’s delve into the details of the Tibetan brown bear, shedding light on its unique features, habitat, and conservation status. The Tibetan Brown Bear: Scientific Identity: Scientifically […]

Introduction: Breeding wild cats in captivity is a formidable challenge due to their unpredictable behavior, distinct physiology, and genetic complexities. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling has defied these odds, making headlines by successfully breeding 77 snow leopards since the 1980s. This accomplishment places the zoo second only to New York’s Bronx […]

Introduction: The Temperature Tug-of-War Exploring the depths of climate change, this series navigates the science, implications, and pivotal questions shaping this critical global issue. In this segment, our focal point revolves around a fundamental query: Are human actions the driving force behind global warming? The year 2023 potentially marked the hottest period in 125,000 years, […]

Exploring the Sanctuary’s Unique Ecosystem Nestled in the Himalayan foothills of West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, lies the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected haven teeming with biodiversity. Its expansive landscape, spanning altitudes from 500 meters to 3,250 meters, creates a diverse habitat for a multitude of species. Geographical Adjacencies: This sanctuary shares its borders with […]

A plea has been made by a panel of experts urging the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to reconsider the categorization of the Northeast African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii) from its current status of ‘vulnerable’ to the more critical label of ‘endangered’. Insights into the Northeast African Cheetah: This subspecies primarily inhabits the […]

Overview of the Recognition: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently put forth three nominations from India for the prestigious Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This accolade seeks to honor cities that have taken exceptional measures to safeguard their urban wetlands, emphasizing the critical role these areas play […]

Unveiling a New Plant Species In a recent survey conducted at the Gol Pahadi Island within the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra, researchers stumbled upon an intriguing find: a previously unknown plant species belonging to the Polygonum genus, now named Polygonum Chaturbhujanum. This herbaceous plant discovery adds to the rich biodiversity found within this […]

Understanding Pangolins Pangolins, recognized as scaly anteaters, stand out as the sole mammals adorned with robust keratin scales coating their skin. Among the eight global species (equally split between Asia and Africa), India shelters two: the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Insight into the Indian Pangolin The Indian pangolin, also […]