New Study Links CO2 Increase to Rainfall Changes, Impacts on Biodiversity Hotspots Sub: Environment Sec: Climate Change Context: Research by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) suggests that evergreen forests in the Western Ghats, northeast India, and the Andaman Islands may be replaced by deciduous forests due to these climate […]
Biodiversity Convention: Decisions on new avatar of benefit sharing on the anvil next month Sub: Environment Sec: Int Conventions Context: In August 2024, delegates will discuss the multilateral fund for sharing benefits from the use of digital sequence information, following the publication of the United Nations’ negotiation proposals. Details: The requirement to share […]
Rewilding, artificial insemination, population study; Rs 56 crore approved for next phase of Bustard conservation Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved Rs 56 crore for the next phase of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican conservation. Details: The plan includes habitat […]
What discovery of prehistoric ostrich shells in Andhra means Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: A team of archaeologists discovered a 41,000-year-old ostrich nest (world’s oldest known ostrich nest) in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, led by Devara Anil Kumar from MS University, Vadodara. The nest, measuring 9-10 feet in width, originally housed 9-11 […]
India adds 641 new animal species, 339 new plant taxa in 2023 Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news New Species Discoveries in India (2023) In 2023, India added 641 new species to its fauna, including 442 entirely new species and 199 newly recorded species. India also added 339 taxa to its plant database, […]
Scientists find first evidence that butterflies crossed the Atlantic Ocean Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: Scientists discovered that butterflies made a 2,600-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Details: Gerard Talavera spotted painted lady butterflies in French Guiana in 2013, which was unusual since they are not typically found in South America. […]
India’s largest leopard safari opens at Bannerghatta Sub: Environment Sec: Protected Area Context: Inauguration of South India’s First and Country’s Largest Leopard Safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Karnataka. Details: A safari area of 20 hectares is demarcated and fenced as per Central Zoo Authority guidelines. Currently, eight leopards are released in […]
New Antarctic Ice Tipping Point Discovered as Study Says We’ve Underestimated Melting SUB :Environment SEC: Climate Change Context: New research by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has discovered a concerning way that large ice sheets can melt due to warm seawater infiltrating the underside of ground-based ice. This phenomenon could represent a new […]
Flamingos under threat: Climate impact jeopardising delicate balance of Tanzania’s Lake Natron Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Threats to Flamingos at Lake Natron- Tanzania: Millions of pink flamingos transform Lake Natron, Tanzania, into a dazzling sight, but this is under threat due to human activities and climate change. Lake Natron and Lake […]