Category: Environment
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve (DKTR)
Rajasthan has acquired its 5th tiger reserve as National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) gave its final approval to Dholpur-Karauli Reserve.
Biodiversity of North-east India
Article in The Hindu – On protecting the biodiversity of the northeast.
Sun bear
Recently, a sun bear in a Chinese zoo came to limelight as it was seen interacting with tourists by waving hands.
Kashmir Stag
After two years, Kashmir stag has again shown a marginal increase in its population.
Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires
Kerala has launched a study on the suspected role of ambrosia beetle behind bore mark on a vehicle fuel pipe causing automobile fire.
Pong Dam
Water level in Pong Dam recedes after recess of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh
Corbett Tiger Reserve
During a bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Nainital, researchers identified two critically endangered bird species namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture.
Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5
According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Global Environment Facility and Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI)
Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Conservation International (CI) released report on ‘Inclusive Conservation Initiative’ (ICI) recently.
Air Pollution
Several projects were undertaken to incorporate new technologies to address air pollution.
Amazon Rainforests
Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) summit adopted a “new and ambitious shared agenda” to save the rainforest.
Gangetic river dolphin
Recent studies revealed population of Gangetic river dolphin in the mainstream Ganga are known to be stable, although there has been decline in tributaries.








