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Saving the Rhino: Restoring Grasslands for Wildlife

Saving the Rhino, Restoring Grasslands Syllabus: GS – 3 – Wildlife conservation , UNFCCC, Sustainable Development Focus : The article focuses on India’s comprehensive approach to greater one-horned rhinoceros conservation, moving beyond species protection towards habitat and landscape restoration. It highlights the expansion of rhino populations, scientific grassland management, climate resilience, technological interventions, community …

22Sep 2026

World Rhino Day 2026: Highlights of Global Rhino Conservation

WORLD RHINO DAY HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL RHINO CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Global Awareness: World Rhino Day is being observed worldwide, including India, to highlight conservation challenges facing the five surviving rhinoceros species. Annual Theme: This year’s theme, “Keep the Five Alive,” emphasises habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and prevention of illegal rhino-horn trade. Population Decline: …

04Aug 2026

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site

Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Wetland Site Officially Why in the News ? Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the State’s first wetland of international importance. The recognition strengthens wetland conservation, biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in the Eastern Himalayas, aligning with sustainable business …

03Jul 2026

Kente Extension Coal Block in Hasdeo Arand

KENTE EXTENSION COAL BLOCK IN HASDEO ARAND FORESTS Why in the News? Environmental Clearance: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted Environmental Clearance (EC) for the Kente Extension Integrated Coal Block in Hasdeo Arand forests, Chhattisgarh. Mining Expansion: The project will have a production capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum …

16Jun 2026

Hidden Fungal Networks Play Crucial Climate Protection Role

Hidden Fungal Networks Play Crucial Climate Protection Role Why in the News ? A recent study published in the journal Science has produced the first global map of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, revealing their enormous underground networks and highlighting their critical role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation. This comprehensive environmental impact …

29May 2026

Rusty-Spotted Cat Recorded First Time in Chambal

Rusty-Spotted Cat Recorded First Time In Chambal Why in News ? Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have documented the first confirmed record of the Rusty-spotted Cat in the National Chambal Sanctuary and southern Uttar Pradesh. The discovery highlights the need for focused conservation efforts, strengthened environmental clearances, and comprehensive wildlife monitoring in …

28May 2026

Rare Dragonfly Rediscovered in Arunachal After 100 Years

Rare Dragonfly Rediscovered In Arunachal After More Than Century Why in the News ? A rare dragonfly species, Gynacantha khasiaca or the long-tailed duskhawker, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha National Park after more than 110 years, highlighting the ecological importance of the region and the need for habitat conservation. Rediscovery Of The Rare …

28May 2026

Kerala Scientists Discover Rare Evergreen Tree

Kerala Scientists Discover Rare Evergreen Tree In Western Ghats Why in the News ? Scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) discovered a new evergreen tree species named Humboldtia nairiana in Kerala’s Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats and the need for habitat conservation. Discovery …

23May 2026

AP’s Massive Seed Ball Green Drive

Andhra Pradesh Launches Massive Seed Ball Green Campaign Why in the News ? The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a large-scale seed ball campaign to prepare and distribute 2.5 crore seed balls for increasing green cover, restoring biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience across the State. This initiative aligns with environmental clearance norms and promotes environmental …

03Feb 2026

Saving India’s Wetlands: UPSC 2026 Guide

Saving India’s Wetlands Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, World Wetlands Day 2026 highlighted traditional knowledge, drawing attention to India’s rapid wetland loss, weak implementation of conservation laws, and the urgent need for community-led, science-based wetland restoration. This comes at a time when environmental clearances and impact assessments are under scrutiny for …

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