MethaneSAT is a satellite which will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California (USA) on March 4. Key points About Methane
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National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) inaugurated in Patna
The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) was inaugurated on March 4, 2024 by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. It is India’s first centre for research on conserving the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. Dolphin and Ganges river dolphin
Hangul rutting season
According to a recent report, Kashmir stag or hangul has reported one of the healthiest rutting or mating seasons in the previous autumn. About Hangul
Tyler Prize 2024: Johan Rockstrom wins prize for Planetary Boundaries framework
The 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement will be awarded to Johan Rockstrom for his groundbreaking contributions and pioneering work to the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework. Planetary Boundaries Framework
HLEOA-1st ‘Blue Talks’ meeting
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), hosted the 1st ‘Blue Talks’ meeting in New Delhi on February 29, 2024. The meeting was co-partnered by the Embassy of France and Embassy of Costa Rica in India.
Status of Leopards in India 2022
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav released the report on Status of Leopards in India, on 29th February, 2024 at New Delhi. Key findings
Melanochlamys droupadi
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) named a new marine species of head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot which was discovered from West Bengal and Odisha coast after President of India Droupadi Murmu.
Govt permits planting of trees on degraded land parcels for Green Credits
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended the green credit Rules.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of Rs.150 crore for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Key points
Supreme Court order on forest land
On 19 February, 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the government to continue following the all-encompassing “dictionary meaning” of forest as upheld in a 1996 Supreme Court decision in the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad case till a final verdict is passed Read More …
Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (Super pollutants)
The Climate and Clean Air Conference 2024 began on February 21, with a call for international collaboration to phase-out short-lived climate pollutants, or “super pollutants”. Key points
Green anacondas
According to a recent research, the green anaconda is actually two genetically different species. The surprising finding opens a new chapter in conservation of this top jungle predator. About Green anacondas It has long been considered one of the Amazon’s Read More …
Cantor’s giant softshell turtle: First-ever nesting report of rare turtle in Kerala
The first breeding population of Cantor’s giant softshell- an incredibly rare turtle has been discovered on the banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has completed research indicating that recycled food waste may contain pharmaceutical residues.
Parhyale odian-A new species of marine amphipod
Researchers at Odisha’s Berhampur University have discovered a new species of marine amphipod — a shrimp-like crustacea of genus Parhyale — from the state’s Chilika Lake. Amphipods