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Why in the news: The study of archaea, a domain of ancient microorganisms, has provided scientists with valuable insights into survival strategies that enable microorganisms to adapt to harsh conditions. A specific focus has been on their toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems, Read More …
The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, released the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) on 21 December at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Key Findings of ISFR 2023: Forest and Tree Cover: State-Wise Read More …
The Northern giant hornet, nicknamed the “murder hornet”, has been eradicated in the United States. The insect was first spotted in Washington state (US) near the Canadian border in 2019. Key points The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the Read More …
Why in the News? A recent research has found in the North Atlantic Ocean orcas’ blubbers (fat layer under the skin) high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) despite these were far from human habitations. One category of the POPs Read More …
On December 18 (2024), the Supreme Court told the Union government to create a comprehensive policy for the management of sacred groves across the country. The apex also directed the state of Rajasthan to complete the survey and notification of Read More …
Recently, a team of wildlife conservationists tagged the Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Key points About Ganges river dolphin
Recently, the Union Minister of Steel unveiled the Taxonomy of Green Steel for India during an event held at Vigyan Bhavan, on 12th December 2024. Definition of Green Steel: Star Ratings for Green Steel: Key Features:
A young shortfin mako shark has been tagged for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea by researchers from Virginia Tech in the United States. Key points The young shark was tagged by the researchers in the summer of 2023. Read More …
The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a captivating reptile native to the Indian subcontinent. With its jet-black shell adorned by radiant star-like yellow patterns, it is an icon of beauty and resilience. Yet, this species is embroiled in serious Read More …
The United Nations (un) has recognized Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s most prestigious environmental honor. Key Contributions: About Champions of the Earth Award:
India ranks sixth globally in corporate climate action, with 127 companies committed to science-based target initiative or SBTi net-zero targets, a report by ICRA ESG Ratings. Science-based target initiative or SBTi
The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was on 2nd December declared a tiger reserve following in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change through the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Key points
According to a new study, more than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Botswana’s Okavango Delta probably drank toxic water. What does the study say? About Harmful algal blooms Okavango Delta (Sources: The Guardian, NOAA, CDC, UNESCO)
The technical committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the proposal to designate Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district as a tiger reserve.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club launched the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) at COP29 in Baku . Promoting the green energy transition is a key priority for the COP29 Presidency and the GMP will play an Read More …