environment

Red-crowned Roofed Turtles: Characteristics and Conservation Status

Context: Recently, 20 red-crowned roofed turtles were reintroduced in the river Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. About Red-crowned Roofed Turtles Red-crowned roofed turtles are a freshwater turtle species and are found in deep, flowing rivers with terrestrial nesting sites. It prefers...

Revolution of Clean Energy in India and Current Status

Context: On the occasion of International Mother Earth Day, it is imperative to reaffirm our commitment to transitioning towards a more sustainable economy that supports both humanity and the planet. Revolution of Clean Energy The Revolution of Clean Energy is...

Bone Collector Caterpillar Wears the Body Parts of the Dead

Context: A new species of carnivorous caterpillar, named the "bone collector", has been discovered on the Hawaiian island. About Bone Collector Caterpillar Bone Collector Caterpillar is a carnivorous caterpillar that feeds on trapped insects in spider webs. It is not just...

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary: India’s First Wolf Sanctuary in Jharkhand

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, within the Palamau Tiger Reserve. It is India's first and only dedicated wolf sanctuary, located in Jharkhand. The landscape is inhabited predominantly by tribal communities, with over 80% followers...

Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers, Reasons and its Impacts

Context: According to a recent study, 6 million km of rivers worldwide are exposed to antibiotic concentrations exceeding safety thresholds for ecosystems. Study on Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers Scientists used a global river dataset (RiverATLAS) to estimate how much antibiotic...

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Context: The Supreme Court of India has tasked NEERI with assessing the impact of glass industries on the Taj Mahal. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is a prominent research institute of India, established in...

Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh List and their Key Features

Context: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the State’s nine tiger reserves. Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh's significant tiger population has earned it the title of "Tiger State" of India....

Colossal Squid Resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in First Footage

Context: Recently, Marine scientists have captured the world's first footage of a colossal squid swimming freely in its natural habitat. About Colossal Squid Colossal Squid is a massive squid that lives in the deep sea surrounding Antarctica. It is the largest...

Study links Climate Cange with Rising Arsenic Levels in Rice

Context: According to a recent study, Climate Change is likely to increase Arsenic contamination in Rice. Rising Arsenic Levels in Rice: Key Findings of the Study When CO₂ levels and temperature rise at the same time, arsenic levels in rice...

UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its Key Features

Context: UNESCO has added 16 new sites across 11 countries to its Global Geoparks Network. What are UNESCO Global Geoparks? UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a...