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2nd Rangewide Dolphin Estimation launched from Bijnor
Why in News?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the Second Rangewide Estimation of Riverine and Estuarine Dolphins, flagged off from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh..
Key Points
- Purpose: To generate updated scientific data on population, distribution, habitat status, and threats of riverine and estuarine dolphins for evidence-based conservation planning.
- Project Dolphin Initiative: The survey is conducted under Project Dolphin, launched in 2020.
- Implementing Agency: The estimation is coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, in collaboration with State Forest Departments.
- Geographical Coverage: Phase-I covers the main stem of the Ganga from Bijnor to Ganga Sagar and the Indus River.
- Phase-II includes the Brahmaputra, Ganga tributaries, Sundarbans delta, and Odisha coast.
- Species Covered: The survey includes Ganges River Dolphin, Indus River Dolphin, and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
- Previous Estimation Data: The first nationwide dolphin estimation (2021–23) recorded 6,327 riverine dolphins, with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar reporting the highest populations.
- Conservation Significance: The estimation will support river ecosystem conservation, pollution control, and sustainable river management policies aligned with biodiversity commitments.
| Read More: Project Dolphin, Sundarbans, Gangetic Dolphins, River System |
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Kerala Leads Personal Electric Vehicle Adoption in 2025
Why in News?
Kerala has emerged as a leading state in India for personal electric vehicle (EV) adoption in 2025.
Key Points
- Kerala’s EV leadership: Kerala recorded one of the highest personal EV adoption rates in India in 2025.
- Personal EVs lead adoption: Around 93.4% of EVs in Kerala were personal vehicles (two‑ and four‑wheelers), indicating strong consumer demand.
- Vehicle Registration Surge: Kerala saw a 12.8 % increase in total vehicle registrations in 2025.
- EV Sales Numbers: Around 80,261 EVs were sold in Kerala in 2025.
- Charging infrastructure: Kerala has widespread EV charging infrastructure, including public and private stations.
- Policy timeline: Kerala’s EV policy (2019) laid the foundation for early adoption, charging network, and incentives.
- Government support: State subsidies, tax benefits, and reduced registration fees encouraged consumers to adopt EVs.
| Read More: Electric vehicle (EV) |
