Challenges of Forest Rights Act

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was intended to empower forest dwellers in India. Sixteen years after its implementation, challenges remain. A recent study ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Tribal Housing Near Brahmagiri Sanctuary

The recent decision by the Karnataka state government to construct a village for tribal communities within the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked debate. This initiative is intended to address the housing needs of over 570 tribal families. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Crocodile Catfish Discovered in Bahini River

The recent identification of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River (a tributary of Brahmaputra) has sparked ecological concerns in Guwahati. This invasive species poses threat to local fish populations and the overall aquatic ecosystem. The State Fishery Department is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Arabian Leopard

The Arabian leopard, a critically endangered subspecies, has made a remarkable return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This resurgence was brought into light in a study published on World Arabian Leopard Day, February 10, 2025. The Arabian leopard’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has raised concerns regarding the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. This project threatens vital tiger habitats and disrupts ecological corridors between the Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. The NTCA has urged authorities to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Oil Exploration in Dibru Saikhowa National Park

The debate surrounding oil exploration in Assam’s Dibru Saikhowa National Park has intensified following the denial of permission for extraction activities. Oil India Limited (OIL) sought to conduct research and development (R&D) studies using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, despite ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution Impact on Crop Yield

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is air pollutant. It primarily arises from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Road traffic is the main contributor to outdoor NO2 levels. This pollutant poses serious health risks and has ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bryospilus bharaticus

In September 2024, researchers announced the discovery of a new species of water flea, named Bryospilus (Indobryospilus) bharaticus n. sp., at Korigad Fort near Pune. This species is notable as it is the first of its kind found in Tropical ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Extremely Large Telescope Threatened by Energy Project in Chile

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is renowned for its exceptional conditions for astronomical observation. Its clear, dark skies have attracted multiple world-class observatories. However, a proposed green energy megaproject threatens to disrupt these conditions. This project, backed by AES ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Arctic Temperatures Surge Above Average

The Arctic region experienced an unprecedented temperature increase in February 2025. On February 2, temperatures soared more than 20 degrees Celsius above the average, marking climate event. This extreme warming raises concerns about global climate patterns and the future of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs