Wildlife Institute of India Current Affairs, GK & News
Permanent Body to Prevent Elephant Deaths on Railway Tracks
A permanent coordination committee has been set up by the Union Environment Ministry that also includes the Ministry of Railways to prevent the deaths of elephants on railway tracks. Overview: In 2018-19, 19 elephants were killed on railway tracks across the country. In 2019-20, 14 elephants were killed and in 2020-21 the number stands at ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Elephant Deaths on Railway Tracks • Environment Ministry • Forest Department • Ministry of Railways • Wildlife Institute of India
Palk Bay Dugong Reserve
Tamil Nadu government has begun work to set up the first Dugong Conservation Reserve of India in the Palk Bay region. Dugongs are endangered species and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act’s, 1972 Schedule 1. Overview: Tamil Nadu’s Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Department accepted the concept note of Shekhar Kumar Niraj, the Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Dugong • Palk Bay • Palk Bay Dugong Reserve • Tamil Nadu • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act
Haryana undertakes Monkey Census as a part of Wildlife Census
The Wildlife Institute of India recently conducted a “Monkey Census” in the state of Haryana. About the Census The “Monkey Census” was a part of the “Wildlife Census of Haryana-2021”. This in turn is a part of the Wildlife Census 2021. The unique feature of the “Monkey Census” is that the Wildlife Institute of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Human-Animal Conflict • Wildlife census • Wildlife Census Haryana • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act 1972
What are Eco-Bridges or Eco-ducts?
Context in Current Affairs: The Ramnagar Forest Division in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand built the first eco-bridges for smaller mammals and reptiles. What are Eco-Bridges? The Eco-Bridges or Eco-Ducts are constructed to enhance the wildlife connectivity that are usually disrupted due to logging or highways. It includes concrete underpasses, canopy bridges or overpass tunnels, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: animal bridges • Human-Animal Conflict • man-animal conflict • National Highway • National Parks • Wildlife Institute of India
Gujarat’s PPP project in Leopard rescue and rehabilitation
The Gujarat forest department has transferred 12 leopards to a private rescue and Rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar. These leopards were captured from the wild after they encountered conflicts with humans. The project is first of its kind in the state. Project is implemented under public private partnership between the Reliance Industries Limited and the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CITES • Gujarat • Human-Animal Conflict • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Leopard • Wildlife conservation • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972
Manipur: Orders issued to protect Amur Falcons
Amur Falcons are long distance migratory birds. They arrive in Manipur and Nagaland for roosting. They are Siberian birds that reach the North East for about two months at the onset of winter. After winter, they leave for South Africa. They traverse over 29,000 km migratory route between Siberia and South Africa. Key Highlights In ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Amur Falcon • IUCN • migratory birds • Russia • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act