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Vultures in India: Crisis, Environmental Impact, and Conservation Introduction Vultures, often called “nature’s clean-up crew”, play a vital role in ecosystems by feeding on carcasses and preventing disease outbreaks. In the 1980s, India had nearly 40 million vultures, but within two decades, populations crashed by over 95 %—one of the fastest declines ever recorded in …
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 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 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 MoreKerala Seeks Wildlife Act Amendment for Culling Wild Animals Why in the News? In recent Kerala news, the state government has requested the Union government to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, allowing controlled culling of wild animals that pose threats to human life and property. This move comes amid rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected potential biosignatures, gases linked to biological life, in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b — marking the strongest hint yet of possible life beyond Earth. About Discovery of Potential Biosignatures: Scientists observed the exoplanet K2-18 b using the James Webb Space …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court deferred hearing petitions challenging the Waqf Act, 2025, to May 5 after the Centre sought more time for its reply. Petitioners raised concerns over provisions impacting religious rights and property management of Muslim Waqfs. Background of the Legal Challenge: Around 65 petitions were filed against the Waqf …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? India has officially signed an agreement to host the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Launched by PM Modi in 2023, this global initiative focuses on conserving seven species of big cats through international collaboration. About India to Host IBCA Headquarters: India has formalized its role as the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Russia has warned that if Germany supplies Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, it would consider it direct participation in the conflict. The statement follows German political debates about supporting Kyiv with advanced weapons amid ongoing war escalation concerns. Highlights of the Russia’s Warning to Germany: Russia has cautioned that Ukrainian …
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