DMH-11:
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DMH-11: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled against the commercial sale and release of genetically modified mustard in India for now.

Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary

New plant species ‘Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii’ has been discovered in Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Agarwood
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Agarwood

UNODC reports agarwood as one of the most affected by illegal smuggling.

Squalus Hima
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Squalus Hima

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species named Squalus Hima

Indian Leopard
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Indian Leopard

Solar powered blinking lights to check leopard attacks in UP

Pollution and Pollinators
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Pollution and Pollinators

A recent study finds that air pollution   harms pollinators like bees and butterflies more than crop-destroying pests.

Rosewood
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Rosewood | CITES

CITES launched “CITES Rosewoods: The Global Picture” Report.

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Study highlights lack of awareness on vulture conservation across species’ key habitats in STR.

Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
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Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) principal bench has taken suo moto cognizance of alleged tree felling and burning near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Indian Gaur and Sambar Deer
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Indian Gaur and Sambar Deer

Indian Gaur was spotted in Nallamala Forest. Sambar deer continues to be threatened by poachers.

Apatani Tribe
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Apatani Tribe

A new species of forest-dwelling horned frog found from Talle Wildlife Sanctuary has been named after the dominant Apatani community in Arunachal Pradesh

Air pollution
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Air pollution

A multi-city study examining the short-term health impacts of air pollution in India has been published in the Lancet Planetary Health.