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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 …
Read MoreINDIA TO HOST FIRST INTERNATIONAL BIG CAT SUMMIT Why in the News? India will host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi from June 1–3. The summit is expected to adopt the ‘Delhi Declaration’, a global framework for big cat conservation and habitat protection incorporating environmental clearances and environmental impact assessment protocols. …
Read MoreRhino Dehorning Emerges As Effective Anti-Poaching Tool Why in the News? A recent Science journal study shows that rhino dehorning in African reserves led to a sharp decline in poaching, highlighting its effectiveness as a cost-efficient conservation strategy amid persistent illegal wildlife trade pressures. This approach aligns with the principles of environmental democracy and sustainable …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreIndia Begins Release Plan for Critically Endangered Vultures Why in the News? The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will release six critically endangered vultures—slender-billed and white-rumped—in Assam in January 2026. This marks a major step in India’s long-term vulture conservation and captive breeding programme, which has been subject to rigorous environmental clearance processes to ensure …
Read MoreChile Warns of Sharp Decline in Humboldt Penguins Why in the News ? Chile has officially classified the Humboldt penguin as an endangered species, after new scientific assessments revealed a drastic fall in its population. Conservationists warn that continued climate change, overfishing, pollution, and diseases may push the species towards critical endangerment soon. Growing Concerns …
Read MoreIndia to Host Global Big Cats Conservation Summit Why in the News ? India has announced that it will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026, as stated by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. The announcement was made during the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) ministerial meet in Brazil, highlighting India’s rising …
Read MoreIUCN Adds Arctic Seals and Birds to Red List Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released an updated Red List of Threatened Species, revealing that several Arctic seals and bird species now face increasing threats from climate change, habitat loss, and human activities across fragile marine ecosystems. …
Read MoreIndia Launches National Red List Assessment Initiative Why in the News? India has launched its first National Red List Assessment to evaluate the extinction risks of nearly 11,000 species of plants and animals by 2030, aligning with IUCN global standards under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). This initiative aims to strengthen conservation planning and …
Read MoreVultures 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 …
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