6June 2022. Introduction: Recently, the Apex Court directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across India should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of minimum 1 km, starting from demarcated boundaries. Highlights This direction came from a three-judge Bench comprising of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Aniruddha Bose and B.R. Gavai. It highlighted how India’s […]

6 June 2022. Introduction: On June 4, 2022, the Scientists, researchers and activists from across the world gathered in Stockholm. They were expected to issue a strong resolution for to phase out fossil fuels as well as to support developing nations in their transition to clean energy. Highlights: This conference, was held to commemorate 50 […]

4June 2022. Introduction; A new colourful species of leopard named “Eublepharis pictus” was recently identified by researchers. The species is also known as Painted Leopard Gecko. Highlights: Painted Leopard Gecko differs from all members of the genus Eublepharis except for E hardwickii. Eublepharis is a genus of terrestrial geckos, which is native to eastern and southwestern […]

30 May 2022. Introduction: The Chhattisgarh government recognized the community forest resource (CFR) rights of the Gudiyapadar hamlet located inside the Kanger Ghati National Park. Highlights: Recognition of CFR rights gives the community power to formulate rules for forest use.  This is the first time that Chhattisgarh recognized the CFR rights inside a national park. […]