Category: Environment

A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) titled 75 Endemic Birds of India was recently released on the 108thfoundation day of the ZSI.

“Towards Decarbonising Transport 2023: A Stocktake on Sectoral Ambition in G20” report by NITI Aayog examines the present status of decarbonization and climate goals in the transportation sectors of G20 nations.

Recently (28 July), Earth experienced its first Plastic Overshoot Day.

Government of Odisha has notified 3 Biodiversity Heritage Sites such as Mandasaru Hills, Mahendragiri Hills and Gandhamardan Hills.

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs presented the report on the Status and implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission.

All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report was released on International Tiger Day (29th July).

New study discovers 62 desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plant species in Western Ghats, with potential applications in agriculture & conservation.

As per an RTI query, the forest department has identified 12 resorts in SMTR (Tamil Nadu) which are operating illegally, without proper authorization or recognition.

Record temperatures around the world made Corals susceptible to bleaching.

The expert advisory committee of Project Cheetah recommended Kuno National Park cheetahs to undergo a thorough, physical medical review.

According to a report by the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch, there was a significant loss of tropical primary forests in 2022, totalling 4.1 million hectares.

Recently, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) released the report “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health”.