Page-117 of Environment Current Affairs

High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

February 12, 2022

On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Key Points The One Ocean Summit was organised under the leadership of French President. Negotiators from ..

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Australia: Designation of Koalas as Endangered species

February 11, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Australia designated the koala as an endangered species amid pressure on the marsupials’ eucalyptus tree habitats in eastern states of Australia. Key Points The species was classed as vulnerable 10 years also in Queensland, New South ..

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Kaziranga National Park- Recent Study on Climate Change

February 11, 2022

According to latest research by scientists from Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing. What does research show? Research was published in ..

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Increase in pollution levels in Mumbai

February 9, 2022

Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in Mumbai reached to 316, followed by 318 on February 7 and 320 ..

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White Cheeked Macaque

February 9, 2022

The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first discovered in southeastern Tibet. About White Cheeked Macaque These macaques are different ..

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Reintroduction of Cheetahs in India

February 9, 2022

Government of India has planned to bring disease-free, behaviourally sound Cheetahs from abroad in India, as a part of reintroduction plan. What are other qualities that Government is looking for? Government is also looking for Cheetahs, that are not overly ..

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Loss of Ice in South Col Glacier

February 8, 2022

A new study highlighted that, Ice on a glacier near the summit of Mount Everest has shrunk dramatically, in last three decades. Research was led by University of Maine and published by Nature. Key Points Summit of Mount Everest took ..

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Western Ghats: New gecko species

February 7, 2022

A team of researchers recently discovered a new gecko species in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species has been named as Hemidactylus easai. The species was named after the former director of the Kerala Forest and Research Institute P ..

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Sariska Tiger Reserve-Rise in Tigers

February 7, 2022

The Habitat management was launched in Sariska Tiger Reserve around June 2020. This has increased the number of tigers in the region. The tiger population in the reserve has increased to 25. Under habitat management, water holes and grasslands were ..

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Cyclone Barsirai

February 7, 2022

On February 6, 2022, Cyclone Barsirai made landfall on coast of Madagascar, killing at least six people. It was an intense tropical cyclone. Highlights Cyclone had the packing winds of 235 km/h. It struck the Mananjary district, which is around ..

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