International Biosphere Reserve Day 2023: International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, […]
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3rd International Convention On Sustainable Trade And Standards (ICSTS)
3rd International Convention On Sustainable Trade And Standards (ICSTS): The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosted the 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) in New Delhi. ICSTS, a two-day event, has been organized […]
New eDNA Sequencing Method To Assess Biodiversity
New eDNA Sequencing Method To Assess Biodiversity: Researchers from the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad have developed a new eDNA sequencing method to assess biodiversity. Environmental DNA is DNA shed by all organisms into their surroundings through natural processes during their […]
Odonata Species : Identified
Odonata Species : Identified Around 50 Odonata species were identified on the first day of the two-day Odonata survey that commenced in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) recently Odonata is an insect order consisting of three groups: Anisoptera(which includes dragonflies), Zygoptera (which includes damselflies), and Anisozygoptera (a relict group represented by only two living species). It […]
New epiphytic Plant
New epiphytic Plant: Scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of epiphytic plant, Lysionotus namchoomii, from the Pakke-Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh. New epiphytic plant named Lysionotus The native range of the genus Lysionotus is the Himalayas to Japan and Indo-China, and about 50% of the species found are […]
Vitrimer : Sustainable Plastic
Vitrimer : Sustainable Plastic Researchers at the University of Tokyo have successfully created “sustainable plastic,” which is based on an epoxy resin vitrimer. Vitrimer represent a relatively recent category of plastics known for their impressive strength at low temperatures. They also possess the unique ability to be reshaped numerous times when exposed to higher temperatures. […]
Galapagos Islands : Found Two New Coral Reefs
Galapagos Islands : Found Two New Coral Reefs Scientists recently found two new coral reefs and two unexplored seamounts in the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Islands is situated in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. The Archipelago is a group of 19 islands, 13 large and 6 small, and dozens of […]
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen Citizens and environmental activists have expressed concern over the thick layer of toxic foam seen on the Pavana River recently Pavana River is situated in the west of Maharashtra state, in the Pune District. The river is a notable river that crosses Pune City and divides […]
Ecological Threat Report 2023
Ecological Threat Report 2023: A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. The report reveals that the number of countries grappling with severe ecological […]
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish A group of scientists discovered an edible freshwater fish available in the markets of western Odisha. Awaous Motla is a fish with a vibrant yellow-coloured body and a fleshy upper lip. It was collected from the Mahanadi River. The discovery was made during the ongoing research project funded by […]
