Category: Environment
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
New plant species ‘Phlogacanthus sudhansusekharii’ has been discovered in Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Squalus Hima
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species named Squalus Hima
Pollution and Pollinators
A recent study finds that air pollution harms pollinators like bees and butterflies more than crop-destroying pests.
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Study highlights lack of awareness on vulture conservation across species’ key habitats in STR.
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
Indian Gaur was spotted in Nallamala Forest. Sambar deer continues to be threatened by poachers.
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
A multi-city study examining the short-term health impacts of air pollution in India has been published in the Lancet Planetary Health.