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ENVIRONMENT - June 2019

Jun 2019

Jun 11, 2025

Spathaspina Noohi Discovered in the forests of Meghalaya

A new wonder emerged from the biodiverse forests of Meghalaya, a sword-spined weevil that not only represents a new species but an entirely new genus named Spathaspina.
This beetle, formally described by Indian entomologists, adds a fresh marvel to the growing list of unique life forms found in India's northeast.
Named Spathaspina noohi, this rare weevil sports a dramatic sword-like spine on its back—an anatomical feature so unique that it led researchers to assign it to an entirely new genus within the subfamily Ceutorhynchinae.

Jun 10, 2025

India's First E-Waste Recycling Park to Rise in Delhi

In a move towards sustainable development and cleaner urban living, the Delhi government announced the establishment of India's first electronic waste (e-waste) eco park. The facility will be constructed in Holambi Kalan, located in North Delhi, and is poised to become a national model for circular economy practices.
The announcement was made by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa following a high-level meeting with officials of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasised that the park is not just about recycling waste but also about transforming Delhi into a circular economy, where "no resource is wasted and no worker left behind."

Jun 08, 2025

Top-5 Cleanest Countries in the World in 2025

Clean countries are places where the air is fresh, the streets are neat and nature is well cared for. These countries work hard to reduce pollution, recycle waste and use green energy. People follow good habits and the government supports eco-friendly rules.
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a study done by Yale and Columbia Universities, with help from the World Economic Forum. It ranks 180 countries on how clean and eco-friendly they are.
The cleanest countries in the world are known for their fresh air, clean water and green surroundings. Based on the 2025 EPI report, the top-5 cleanest countries with the best environmental conditions are: Estonia, Luxembourg, Germany, Finland and the United Kingdom.

Jun 07, 2025

Tamil Nadu Notifies Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi

The Tamil Nadu government declared a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district.
M.K. Stalin inaugurated the sanctuary via video conferencing on the occasion of the World Environment Day event organised by the Departments of Environment, Climate Change and Forests in Chennai.
The move aims to preserve a critical stopover point along the Central Asian Flyway for thousands of migratory wetland birds.

Jun 05, 2025

India's Ramsar Site Tally Touches 91 as Two more Rajasthan Wetlands Gain Recognition

On the eve of World Environment Day, India added two more wetlands—Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur—to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. With these additions, India's total count of Ramsar Sites now stands at 91.
Bhupender Yadav, Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Lok Sabha MP from Alwar announced the news.
A Ramsar Site is a wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty adopted in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. The convention aims to ensure the conservation and wise use of wetlands to maintain their ecological character and benefits for current and future generations.

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