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India Launches First Vulture Conservation Portal in Assam: A Step Towards Social Justice and Reservation in India Why in the News ? An Assam-based foundation, in collaboration with Gauhati University, has launched India’s first vulture conservation portal to build a nationwide network of conservationists, researchers, and communities. This initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Records Lowest Rosewood Tree Density Why in the News? A study by the Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), Bengaluru revealed that Tamil Nadu has the lowest population density of Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), also known as East Indian Rosewood, in South India. The lapse of the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) …
Read MoreKaziranga Records Third-Highest Tiger Density Nationally Why in the News? On Global Tiger Day, Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) was reported to have the third-highest tiger density in India after Bandipur and Corbett, with 18.65 tigers per 100 sq. km, marking a notable increase in tiger population and underscoring the success of wildlife habitat conservation …
Read MoreBarbados Threadsnake Rediscovered After Two Decades Missing Why in the News? The Barbados threadsnake, considered the world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years. This elusive species of blind snake, previously feared extinct, was spotted by researchers in Barbados, reviving hope for other “lost to science” endemic reptiles and highlighting the importance of wildlife …
Read MoreSierra Leone’s Tiwai Island Gets UNESCO Recognition Why in the News ? After decades of conservation work by activist Tommy Garnett, Tiwai Island and Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, acknowledging their biodiversity and the successful revival of the ecosystem post-civil war. Historic Achievement and Conservation Efforts: …
Read MoreRare Great Hornbill Sighting Rekindles Conservation Hopes Why in the News? A rare sighting of the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis), also known as the great Indian hornbill, great pied hornbill, or simply horn bill, Kerala’s State bird, was reported near Ezhimala, Kannur — far from its usual forest habitats. The event has reignited calls for …
Read MoreRevised Green India Mission Targets Forest Restoration Why in the News ? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India, enhancing its focus on restoring degraded ecosystems, especially in the Aravallis, Western Ghats, and Himalayas, and contributing to India’s carbon sink and climate commitments by 2030. This update aligns with …
Read MoreEurasian 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 …
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