News: Bombay Natural History Society sterilizes over 2,950 Dogs to Protect Black-Necked Cranes and Wildlife in areas of Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar, Ladakh. About Hanle Wetland It is a thriving high-altitude wetland oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. Location: It is located in Hanle village in Ladakh, near the border with China. Hanle… Continue reading About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
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Environmental Performance Index
News: India’s position in Yale University’s Global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 has been labeled by experts as a stark warning that demands immediate attention. About Environmental Performance Index It is a data-driven global benchmark which provides a comprehensive assessment of sustainability worldwide. Developed by: It is developed by the Yale Center for Environmental Law… Continue reading Environmental Performance Index
Houbara Bustard
News: The Houbara Bustard has suffered major population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and degradation of its breeding grounds. About Houbara Bustard It is a large terrestrial bird. Scientific name: It is split into two distinct species as recognized by the IUCN: one residing in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other residing in… Continue reading Houbara Bustard
Rhine River
News: A prolonged heatwave has caused several major European rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe, and Loire, to dry up, threatening drinking water supplies, inland navigation, trade, and recreational activities. About Rhine River It is the 12th longest river in Europe. It is longest river in Western and Central Europe. Source: It originates from two… Continue reading Rhine River
Orange-mouthed Monkey
News: Scientists have identified a bright Orange-mouthed Monkey found in Africa, as a new species. About Orange-Mouthed Monkey It belongs to the larger group of colobus monkeys. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Colobus congoensis. It is locally known as the ‘Likweli’. It was first discovered in 2008. Habitat: It is largely confined to high,… Continue reading Orange-mouthed Monkey
Sulphur Dioxide
News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas. Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide
Poonch River
News: As a precautionary measure, the Municipal Council of Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, has relocated municipal solid waste away from the Poonch River to prevent it from entering the river during the monsoon season. About the Poonch River It is a snow-fed perennial river which flows through Jammu and Kashmir in India and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It… Continue reading Poonch River
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
News: The Tamil Nadu government has locked and sealed 42 illegal resorts and farmhouses operating without permission in the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. About Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It was declared as the 41st Tiger Reserve in the Country and 4th Tiger Reserve in… Continue reading Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Desert Rain Frog
News: The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) has become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, according to the latest International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. About Desert Rain Frog The Desert Rain Frog is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is also known as web-footed rain frog, or Boulenger’s short-headed frog… Continue reading Desert Rain Frog
Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
