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Eurasian Otter Sighted Again in South Kashmir Why in the News? After being feared extinct for three decades, the Eurasian otter has been spotted in Kashmir again, most recently in the Lidder River. This rare sighting has revived hopes for aquatic ecosystem restoration in the Valley, say wildlife officials. Rediscovery of a Vanished Species: The …
Read MoreTwo Rajasthan Wetlands Gain International Ramsar Recognition Why in the News ? Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, Rajasthan, have been added to the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance, bringing India’s total to 91 sites. This reflects India’s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection, aligning with broader ecosystem protection goals …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
Read MoreBanu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …
Read MoreBrazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities Why in the News? Brazil, the incoming COP30 Presidency, has outlined a three-point agenda for climate talks at the upcoming Bonn meeting (SB62) and COP30 in November, focusing on multilateralism, people-centric climate action, and Paris Agreement implementation. About Brazil’s Three Priorities for COP30: Reinforce Multilateralism: Brazil stressed the …
Read MoreIndia Reports Growth in Green Cover Amid Concerns Why in the News ? At the UN Forum on Forests, India reported an increase in forest and tree cover to 25.17% of its geographical area. However, experts flagged methodological flaws, loss of unclassed forests, and rising forest degradation, questioning the credibility of the data. Key Highlights …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology , Space Technology Focus: BatEchoMon, India’s first automated bat monitoring system, was developed to aid bat researchers by identifying species, recording calls, and processing data in real-time. It simplifies the previously tedious manual work, enhancing bat ecology research across India, especially in urban and rural …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Channa nachi, a newly discovered snakehead fish species from Meghalaya, India, features a unique bicolor pattern and distinctive markings. Its discovery highlights the ecological importance of conserving freshwater habitats and enriching India’s aquatic biodiversity. Habitat and Discovery: Channa nachi, a newly identified species of snakehead fish, has been discovered in Meghalaya, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new study reveals that Fijian iguanas likely traveled nearly 8,000 km from the Americas to Fiji on floating vegetation, making it the longest-known ocean crossing by a non-human vertebrate, solving a long-standing evolutionary mystery. About the Evolutionary Mystery: Fiji and Tonga have native iguanas, despite all other species being …
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