Category: Environment
Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024
Recently, India recorded 1,036 species for backyard bird count with 3rd highest globally
Volcanic Winter
Recently, researchers studied the volcanic winter, a climatic cooling effect caused by large-scale volcanic eruptions to understand its effects
National Parks of India – Statewise
106 National Parks have been notified in the country.
Nitrogen Pollution
Recent research found that by 2050, 1/3rd of global river sub-basins will be facing severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution.

Biosphere Reserves in India
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Recently, Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore
Indian leopard
Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.
Roen Olmi
Recently, 2 researchers in Goa have said that they synthesised gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species.
Arsenic and Fluoride Groundwater Contamination
Groundwater contamination due to arsenic, fluoride are not addressed effectively by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)
Dar es Salaam Declaration
Recently, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin following the Dar es Salaam declaration.
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme
Union Cabinet approves continuation of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme.