India’s First National Report (NR1) On Nagoya Protocol
Why in News India has submitted its First National Report (NR1) on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol to the…
Category: Environment
Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
The Union Environment Minister recently informed Parliament that Project Great Indian Bustard has entered its fourth year of captive breeding,…
Building India’s Climate Resilience With Water At The Core
At COP 30 (Belém, Brazil, 2025), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) were formally integrated into global climate adaptation indicators. This…
Discovery Of New Lichen Moth Species
Why in News? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently identified two new lichen moth species — Caulocera…
Stenothoe Lowryi
Why in News? Researchers from Berhampur University recently recorded the rare marine amphipod Stenothoe lowryi for the first time in…
Dusky Eagle Owl
Why in News? A pair of rare Dusky Eagle Owls was recently sighted in the Phato tourism zone of Terai…
Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)
Why in News? A recent scientific study has warned that over one-third of Africa’s cassava-growing regions are at risk of…
Newly Discovered Earthworm Species
Why in News? Scientists recently discovered two new earthworm species named Moniligaster girishi and Drawida reynoldsi in India — a…
Musa Sikkimensis
Why in News? Researchers from Nagaland University recently highlighted the genetic potential of Musa sikkimensis, a wild banana species, for…
Aligning Religious Tourism With Ecology
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) recently proposed to expand religious structures inside sanctuaries, raising concerns…