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Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?

News: Eleven members of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) royal family arrived in Pakistan to hunt the Houbara Bustard under a license issued by Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Houbara Bustard: It is a large terrestrial bird found in parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Types: Houbara Bustard comes in two distinct types… Continue reading Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?

More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study

News: According to a Study, the wildlife corridor of the Aravallis in Gurgaon and Faridabad harbours a richer variety of mammals than the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary despite not having as much protection. Facts: About the Study: The study was conducted under the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s small grants programme and was supported by the non-profit Centre… Continue reading More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study

Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas

News: Union Environment Minister has released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Facts: What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE)? Management Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) tool is increasingly being used by governments and international bodies to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the protected area management systems. It is defined as the assessment of… Continue reading Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas

Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species

News: The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife(SC-NBWL) in its 60th meeting held has approved the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict(HWC) in the country. Facts: Empowers Gram Panchayats: The advisory empowers gram panchayats in dealing with the problematic wild animals as per the section 11 (1) (b) of WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972. Crop… Continue reading Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species

India finds a small deposits of lithium in Karnataka

News: Preliminary surveys by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research(AMD) are learnt to have shown the presence of 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the igneous rocks of the Margalla-Allapatna region of Karnataka’s Mandya district. Facts: Lithium: It is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. It is a… Continue reading India finds a small deposits of lithium in Karnataka

Arunachal harbours a Vanadium source

News: Geological Survey of India(GSI) has found concentrations of vanadium in the palaeo-proterozoic carbonaceous phyllite rocks in the Depo and Tamang areas of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh. This was the first report of a primary deposit of vanadium in India. Facts: Vanadium: It is a chemical element with the symbol V and atomic… Continue reading Arunachal harbours a Vanadium source

Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC

News: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern about the absence of security for forest officials in the country against poachers. Facts: Background: A petition was filed in the apex court challenging the prosecution launched against few forest officers in Rajasthan. The petitioner submitted that the FIRs against the forest officials were a ‘counter-action’ for… Continue reading Equip forest officers adequately to fight poachers – SC

Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021

News: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) is organising the Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021. Facts: NCAVES India Forum: It is being organized by MoSPI in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), European Union and UN Environment. Objectives: The objectives of the National Forum would be:… Continue reading Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021

Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP

News: Gangetic River Dolphin was beaten to death by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh leading to the arrest of three people. Facts: Source: Indian Express Gangetic River Dolphin: It is primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Key Characteristics: The female Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP

Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study

News: Lancet has released a first of its kind study to estimate the effect of air pollution on pregnancy loss across the South Asia region. Facts: About the Study: The study combined data from household surveys on health from 1998-2016 (from women who reported at least one pregnancy loss and one or more live births) and estimated… Continue reading Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study

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