Species in News: Indian Wild Ass
09 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: The latest census data reveals a remarkable 26% increase in the population of the Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus...
Species in News
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Fruit Fly Brain
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A team of scientists published a study in Nature, revealing a complete wiring diagram of the fly species Drosophila...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Swallowtail Butterflies
04 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study highlights significant threats to swallowtail butterflies in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region, often called the “citrus belt...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Honey Badger
03 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: A honey badger, also known as a Ratel, has been captured on camera for the first time in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gibbons: The Dancing Apes
26 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Gibbons, small apes found in Southeast Asia, are known for their acrobatic abilities and musical voices. A recent study...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Amur Falcon
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Tamenglong district in Manipur has immediately banned the hunting, killing, and selling of Amur falcons, locally called ‘Kahuaipuina,’ to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Elongated Tortoise
11 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The elongated tortoise was spotted in Haryana’s Damdama area during a research survey in the Aravallis. More on...
Current Affairs
Species in News: Sea turtles
05 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Sea turtles in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, are showing signs of improved health after a long period of...
Current Affairs
Species in News: Arnoux’s Beaked Whales
04 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have recently rediscovered the elusive Arnoux’s beaked whales off the coast of Antarctica, a species rarely seen and...
Current Affairs
Species in News: SongBird
03 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study on songbirds has revealed how social interaction can enhance learning, with potential implications for human development. ...
Current Affairs
Species in News: Arabian Wolf
03 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A video by a wildlife conservationist shows an Arabian wolf in the Shaaran Nature Reserve, Saudi Arabia. About...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Conocarpus Erectus
31 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Forest Department is aiming to increase the green cover to more than 33% of the State’s geographical area....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Northern Bald Ibis
29 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The northern bald ibis, once found across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Europe, was hunted to near extinction...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Brown Bears
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Baya Weavers
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua. These birds are...
