Current Affairs 10th April 2025
Current affairs 10th April 2025 by Saurabh Pandey Sir
● The Nilgiri tahr is a sure-footed ungulate that inhabits the open montane grassland habitats at elevations from 1200 to 2600 m of the South Western Ghats. Currently, the Nilgiri tahr’s distribution is along a narrow stretch of approximately 400 km in the Western Ghats, between the Nilgiris in the north and the Kanyakumari hills in the south of the region.
● Though there are smaller populations found in the Palani hills, Srivilliputtur, the Meghamalai and Agasthiyar ranges, only two wellprotected, large populations are documented one from the Nilgiris and the other from the Anamalais, including the high ranges of Kerala. The Eravikulam National Park in Anamalai hills, Kerala, is home to the largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, with more than 700 individuals.
● This endemic species of the Western Ghats is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
The Arctic Carbon Sink:
A Tipping Point (The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) Understanding Carbon Sinks What is a Carbon Sink? ○ A carbon sink is a natural system that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases, similar to a sponge soaking up excess water.
○ Notable carbon sinks include oceans, forests, and soils. ○ The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) is a significant carbon sink. Importance of Carbon Sinks ○ Carbon sinks are crucial for regulating Earth’s climate. ○ They help offset greenhouse gas emissions, playing a key role in combating climate change.
