environment

Malabar Grey Hornbill, Characteristics and IUCN Status

Context: A team of researchers from Kerala has been awarded the Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their project on conserving the Malabar Grey Hornbill. CLP is a partnership between Fauna & Flora International, BirdLife International...

Salt Pan Land Cleared for Dharavi Redevelopment Project

Context: The Maharashtra Government has approved the allocation of 256 acres of salt pan land to rehabilitate slum dwellers under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). What is Salt Pan Land? Salt Pan Lands are low-lying areas where seawater flows in and...

Kerala and Tamil Nadu Unite for Nilgiri Tahr Census 2025

Context: Kerala and Tamil Nadu have decided to carry out a joint population survey for Nilgiri Tahr. About Nilgiri Tahr Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain goat endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is locally known as “Varayadu” in Tamil...

Carbon Emissions From Wildfires, Implications and Hotspots

Context: Wildfires across the world released large quantities of carbon into the atmosphere. More in News According to the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), wildfires released approximately 800,000 tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere in January 2025 alone....

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Revised Classification of Industries

Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revised the classification of industries based on their pollution potential. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory body constituted in 1974, under the Water (Prevention and Control...

Kancha Gachibowli Forest (KGF), Significance and Impact of Deforestation

Context: For weeks, the 400-acre Kancha Gachibowli Forest (KGF) near the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been at the center of a fight over Hyderabad's urban development. More in News According to students and the university community, Kancha Gachibowli is...

Wombats: Marsupial, Nocturnal, Burrowing Animal

Context: A recent incident involving the filming of a baby wombat (joey) being taken from its mother has raised global awareness about wildlife mistreatment and the importance of responsibly interacting with wild animals. About Wombats Wombats is a short, chunky animal...

Great Indian Bustard (GIB), Features and Conservation Status

Context: Recently, four Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks were hatched in a single week at the Sudasari Centre in Rajasthan, marking a key milestone in the species' recovery. About Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is endemic to the...

Echolocation: Bats, Dolphins and Whales

Context: A new study has revealed how bats use adjusted echolocation to avoid collisions when flying in large groups. What is Echolocation? Echolocation is a form of biological sonar employed by some animals—like bats, dolphins, whales, and some birds and shrews—to navigate, find prey, and perceive their environment. How Echolocation Works? The...

Cotton Production in India Decline, Reasons and Solution

Context: India's cotton production peaked with Bt cotton adoption (2002-2014) but in recent years it declined. India’s cotton output in the 2024-25 has declined to 294 lakh bales. It is the lowest since 2008-09 (290 lakh bales). Cotton Production in...