Category: Environment
Great Indian Bustard
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has not put in its annual appearance this year at the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mercury pollution
Recently, scientists studied the levels of toxic mercury levels in Antarctic seals and whales.
Save Wetland Campaign
Recently, Save Wetlands Campaign concluded with huge success
Bandipur National Park
Plan for Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line through Bandipur National Park evoked protests over ecological impact
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024
Parliament passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024.
Kariyachalli Island Restoration Project – Gulf of Mannar – Biosphere Reserve
Tamil Nadu pioneered a model for saving the sinking Kariyachalli Island in the Gulf of Mannar.
Nagoya Protocol
Cameroon in Central Africa adopted Nagoya Protocol to benefit from its rich biodiversity
Conservation Reserve
The Telengana State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) approved Tadoba-Kawal tiger corridor as conservation reserve.
Dusted Apollo
Dusted Apollo butterfly, sighted for first time in Himachal Pradesh.
Gentoo Penguins
Over 200 Gentoo penguins have been found dead in the Falkland Islands due to the spread of the H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus.
National Conference on Promotion of Seaweeds
National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation was held recently.
5 New Ramsar Sites
Five more wetlands added to the list of Ramsar sites