Snailfish: Key Facts Scientists photographed a snailfish swimming 8,336 meters below sea level near Japan, making it the deepest recorded fish ever caught on camera. Scientists dropped an autonomous “lander” camera into the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan and filmed the snailfish. Izu-Ogasawara Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean, on the boundary between the […]
Month: April 2023
Prosopis Chilensis : Alien Invasive Plant
Prosopis Chilensis : Alien Invasive Plant An avian distribution study has revealed that an alien invasive plant Prosopis chilensis is threatening to pulverise native vegetation across 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR) The Prosopis chilensis is also known as Chilean mesquite. It is a small to medium-sized legume tree that grows […]
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano : Increase Seismic Activity
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano : Increase Seismic Activity People living on the upper slopes of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia are being evacuated after an increase in seismic activity. Nevado del Ruiz is an ice-clad stratovolcano located in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, South America. It is a stratovolcano composed of many layers […]
Basholi Paintings : GI Tag
Basholi Paintings : GI Tag The world-famous Basohli Painting which is popular for its miniature art style from Kathua district of Jammu has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. Basholi paintings originated in the Basholi region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a reputed school of miniature paintings known for its vivid, evocative colours, bold […]
International Conference On Human-Wildlife Conflict And Coexistence
International Conference On Human-Wildlife Conflict And Coexistence: The International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence was held in Oxford, the United Kingdom, which has brought hundreds of activists from 70 countries to discuss solutions to address Human-Wildlife Conflicts. The Conference was organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Food and Agriculture […]
Seed Bank At Asola Bhatti Sanctuary
Seed Bank At Asola Bhatti Sanctuary: A ‘seed bank for native plant species found in the Aravallis region is gradually taking shape at a nursery at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, after a few years of efforts at collecting seeds from across Delhi and other states. The nursery at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is growing […]
Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): Britain agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). CPTPP is a free trade agreement (FTA) that was agreed upon in 2018 between 11 countries. These include Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. It does not […]
Autism Awareness Day 2023 : Theme
Autism Awareness Day 2023 : Theme World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 16th annual World Autism Awareness Day. This year, all are committed ,standing together to make a world of difference for people on the spectrum. Autism, also known as an autism […]
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan : Malaria-Free Countries
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan : Malaria-Free Countries Azerbaijan and Tajikistan were declared malaria-free by the WHO. The governments of Azerbaijan and Tajikistan employed targeted malaria interventions, such as spraying insecticides on the interior walls of homes to prevent the disease, encouraging early diagnosis and treatment and maintenance of skilled healthcare professionals. This came as the result […]
Sagar Setu Mobile App
Sagar Setu Mobile App: The App Version of the National Logistics Portal (Marine), named ‘Sagar-Setu’, has been launched by Ministry for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The app will provide real-time information on vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations, and transactions, enabling digital transactions for payments. The app will boost maritime trade, enhance the economy of […]
