UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10 February 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Subject: Mapping Context: A recent faunal survey in the Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded several new species of birds, butterflies, and odonates, significantly enriching Kerala’s biodiversity database. About Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary: What it is? Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Western Ghats, known for its exceptional biodiversity, wide altitudinal range, …
Source: PIB Context: Indian scientists from MACS–Agharkar Research Institute (Pune), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), have discovered two new species of Aspergillus section Nigri from the Western Ghats. About Two New Species of Aspergillus section Nigri from the Western Ghats: Aspergillus Section Nigri: A group of black-coloured fungi, commonly called black aspergilli. …
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Source: TH Context: A research team from Kerala won the prestigious Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their community-based conservation project aimed at protecting the Malabar Grey Hornbill. About the Malabar Grey Hornbill: Scientific Name: Ocyceros griseus IUCN Status: Vulnerable Legal Protection: Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Geographic …
Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to conduct a comprehensive survey of the Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve to identify encroachments and non-forestry activities. About Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: What is Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve? It is a UNESCO-designated tropical forest biosphere known for its exceptional ecological, cultural, and medicinal value. Recognized under UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves in March …
Source: TH Context: Concerns have been raised over the proposed land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park (Nagarahole Tiger Reserve), specifically in its ecologically sensitive swampy grasslands. About Nagarahole National Park: What it is: A notified Tiger Reserve and one of India’s premier Project Tiger sites. Officially known as Rajiv Gandhi National …
Source: NIE Context: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) recently cancelled the public hearing for the Silahalla Power Project in the Nilgiris due to public opposition and environmental concerns. About Silahalla Power Project: What it is: A pumped storage hydroelectric project by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) to generate electricity by …
Source: TH Context: A faunal survey in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve recorded 15 new species, including birds, butterflies, and odonates, increasing its biodiversity checklist. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: Location: Situated in Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala, between the Anamalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills in the Western Ghats. Area: Covers 643.66 sq. km, including the Parambikulam …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: A unique plant species, Dicliptera polymorpha, has been discovered in the Western Ghats, showcasing remarkable adaptations to fire-prone grassland ecosystems. About Dicliptera polymorpha: Scientific name: Dicliptera polymorpha Found in: Grasslands of the northern Western Ghats, particularly Talegaon-Dabhade (Maharashtra). Features of the Plant: Fire-resilient and pyrophytic. Exhibits dual-blooming patterns. Unique spicate inflorescence structure, …
