Category: Environment
Panda Diplomacy
An article in Hindu| What is China’s panda diplomacy?
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.
CMS COP 14
Recently, COP-14 held at Uzbekistan concluded with new initiatives for migratory species.
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
Recently, nesting site of Cantor’s giant softshell turtle was discovered on banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.
Nilgiri Marten
Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.
Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary
Recently, forest-dwellers of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary expressed concerns about the potential denial of their forest rights.