Ikat Design: Following NABARD’s withdrawal, Ikat weavers aim to assume control, manage operations and grow the business. Ikat design originates from the Indonesian/Malay word ‘mengikat’, meaning to bind. It features a resist dyeing process where threads are dyed before weaving. The fabrics exhibit unique ‘blurred’ effects due to slight misalignments of threads. Ancient references to […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Paraparatrechina neela : New Ant Species
Paraparatrechina neela : New Ant Species Indian researchers recently discovered a new ant species named Paraparatrechina neela from Arunachal Pradesh’s remote Siang Valley. Paraparatrechina neela is a new ant species discovered from Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to the rare genus Paraparatrechina and has been named Paraparatrechina neela. The word “neela” signifies the […]
Landslides In Northeast India : Cyclone Remal
Landslides In Northeast India : Cyclone Remal The Cyclone Remal caused landslides in the northeastern region of India causing several casualties, highlighting the need for multi-hazard disaster resilience. While early warnings for cyclones have improved, landslides still remain a challenge. A landslide can be defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or […]
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve : Woman Was Killed By a Tiger
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve : Woman Was Killed By a Tiger A 32-year-old woman was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district recently. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It includes Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It […]
Sympatric Speciation : Study
Sympatric Speciation: Study A recent study from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) sheds light on the mechanisms of sympatric speciation, challenging the traditional view that new species can evolve only when populations are isolated by geographic barriers (a process called allopatric speciation). Highlights of the Study: The study focused on three key factors […]
Alaska River : Change In Colour
Alaska River : Change In Colour Rivers and streams in Alaska are changing color – from a clean, clear blue to a rusty orange – because of the toxic metals released by thawing permafrost. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world resulting in the thawing of permafrost. The discoloration […]
Wet Bulb Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature: India is currently dealing with a very hot spell that is hurting many states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity is having a big effect on daily life. Finding out how uncomfortable it is during a heatwave depends on how much humidity […]
Eurasian Whimbrel : Migratory Bird
Eurasian Whimbrel : Migratory Bird For the first time, a long-distance migratory bird, the Eurasian or common whimbrel, tagged with a Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitter, was captured on camera in the state of Chhattisgarh. Eurasian Whimbrel is a wading bird in the large family Scolopacidae. Scientific Name: Numenius phaeopus They have an extensive range […]
Himalayan serow : Spotted
Himalayan serow : Spotted A Himalayan serow was spotted in the central part of Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve. Himalayan serow resembles as a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. There are several species of serows, and all of them are found in Asia. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis […]
Sharavathi River : Illegal Sand Mining
Sharavathi River : Illegal Sand Mining The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently directed the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and mines and geology department to stop any unlawful/illegal sand mining in Sharavathi river coastal zone. Sharavathi River is a river in westernKarnataka state. It is one of the few westward-flowing rivers in India and […]
