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ENVIRONMENT - December 2024

Dec 2024

Jun 15, 2025

AviList: First-ever Unified Global Checklist of Bird Species

AviList, the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species, became live in June 2025, after four years of work by the Working Group on Avian Checklists.
The new checklist replaces the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and Clements lists and will be updated annually, according to BirdLife International, the global partnership of non-governmental organisations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats.

Jun 14, 2025

The Eurasian Otter, Once Thought Extinct in Kashmir for Nearly Three Decades, Spotted Again

The Eurasian otter, once thought extinct in Kashmir for nearly three decades, has been spotted again in the Lidder River. This semi-aquatic mammal, known locally as Vuder, is classified as 'near threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The new sighting in south Kashmir has sparked interest among wildlife officials and conservationists, denoting the potential for ecological restoration in the region.

Jun 12, 2025

Bengaluru Becomes India's 'Leopard Capital'

Bengaluru officially became the 'Leopard Capital' of India, surpassing Mumbai in terms of the highest number of free-ranging wild leopards living on the fringes of a major metropolis. According to a year-long survey conducted by the Holématthi Nature Foundation (HNF) and led by conservationist Dr. Sanjay Gubbi, an estimated 80–85 leopards currently inhabit the forests and scrublands surrounding Bengaluru. This makes the city a rare urban zone still teeming with apex predators and other large mammals, underlining its unique ecological value and the need for sustained conservation efforts.

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."

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