Global Mass Coral Bleaching: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. Corals are essentially animals, which are sessile, meaning they permanently attach themselves to the ocean floor. They share a symbiotic relationship with single-celled algae called zooxanthellae. The algae […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives: The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in response to plastic pollution. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a worldwide alliance of more than 1,000 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations and individuals. It aims to power a transition away […]
Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Gross Fixed Capital Formation: The failure of private investment, as measured by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a percentage of GDP at current prices, to pick up pace has been one of the major issues plaguing the Indian economy. Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) refers to the growth in the size of fixed […]
Clouded Tiger Cat : Discovered
Clouded Tiger Cat : Discovered A new species of tiger cat, the clouded tiger cat, discovered in Brazil, faces threats from deforestation and illegal hunting. Clouded Tiger Cat is a new species of forest-dwelling tiger cat. Its scientific name is Leopardus pardinoides It is found in the cloud forests of the southern Central American and […]
Gray Slender Loris
Gray Slender Loris: A Gray Slender Loris was rescued by forest officials in North Goa. Gray Slender Loris is a small primate native to India and Sri Lanka that lives in subtropical and tropical forests. Gray slender lorises are nocturnal hunters and foragers that use their large, forward-facing eyes to detect prey. They are insectivores […]
Leaf Litter Frog
Leaf Litter Frog: Scientists have found that Leaf Litter Frog emits ultrasonic sounds that are inaudible to humans but can scare off predators. Leaf Litter Frog is the most abundant species of frog in the forest community. It utilizes its high-frequency screams as a survival strategy. It inhabits primary and secondary forests and forest edges. […]
Ashwagandha : Benefits
Ashwagandha : Benefits Ashwagandha is gaining global attention and popularity for its numerous health benefits. Scientific research highlights its potential in stress management, cognitive function, physical performance, and more. ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA): Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a prominent herb in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India. […]
Artificial Reefs
Artificial Reefs: India’s second-ever installation of artificial reefs (after Pondicherry) to boost marine life is being deployed near Worli Koliwada, Mumbai. 210 reef units made from recycled concrete and steel are installed 500 meters offshore, and it will take 3 months to show initial signs of a thriving ecosystem. Artificial Reefs are structures built by […]
Global Forest Watch : Report
Global Forest Watch : Report India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, according to the latest data from the Global Forest Watch monitoring project. Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an open-source web application to monitor global forests in near real-time using satellite data and other sources. It is a project of […]
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa : New Report
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa : New Report A new report showed that rice vampireweed (Rhamphicarpa fistulosa) in Africa affected more than 140,000 farm households and caused losses worth $82 million per year to the continent’s economy. Rhamphicarpa fistulosa is a facultative, parasitic weed that grows on rice which is also known as rice vampireweed. It also affects […]
