Category: CA Environment

Recently, it is reported that a rapidly spreading disease, commonly known as yellow band disease, is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor of Thailand.

India has signed an agreement with South Africa to translocate 12 cheetahs to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh.

Recently, a new study has found that non-natural light had increased the brightness of Skyglow, by 9.2-10% every year between 2011 and 2022 with significant ecological, health and cultural implications.

A survey conducted as part of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2023 shows the populations of some migratory waterbirds, especially duck species visiting the Alappuzha region of Kerala are falling.

For the first time in India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice which will be enforced with effect from 01 August 2023.

As per the Asian Waterbird Census 2023, the Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become a prime and safe habitat for the Indian Skimmer. Around 250 Indian Skimmers, were sighted in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

Recently, Guwahati Wildlife Division of the Assam Forest Department conducted the 2nd Bird Species Count Exercise after February 2022 in Deepor Beel Wetland.

According to a new U.N. report, earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years.

For the first-time, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) worth ₹16,000 crores, in two tranches of ₹8,000 crores each in the current financial year.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune came up with a custom-designed unique molecular sponge-like material — macro/microporous ionic organic framework — which can swiftly clean polluted water by soaking up contaminants.

Recently, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched report on Urban forestry and urban greening in drylands.

Recently, Scientists from South Korea have developed a new water purification system that can quickly and efficiently filter out microplastics.