What Is Fish Kill? Thousands of dead fish washed up on the beaches of southeast Texas due to a phenomenon called “fish kill,” which occurs when low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water cause suffocation of the fish. Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. It is the […]
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New Species Of Gliding Geckos In Mizoram
New Species Of Gliding Geckos In Mizoram: Scientists recently discovered a new species of gliding geckos in Mizoram, named Mizoram parachute gecko. Mizoram parachute gecko is a newly discovered species of gliding geckos. The Mizoram parachute gecko, or Gekko mizoramensis, is one of the 14 geckos known to take to the air. It is thought […]
20 New Species Of Sea Lettuce
20 New Species Of Sea Lettuce: Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts. Sea Lettuce(Ulva lactuca) is commonly referred to as seaweed. It is a genus of green algae usually found growing on rocky shores of seas and oceans around the world. Some species of Sea […]
Nutri Garden Project : Lakshadweep
Nutri Garden Project : Lakshadweep The Nutri Garden project of Lakshadweep has turned out to be a big success. Nutri Garden project is a method of planting and harvesting nutrient-rich crops in residential houses or in their vicinity to meet the requirements of the family all year round. It is a cost-effective model to grow […]
Kaziranga National Park : Mahouts Arrested For Capturing Spotted Pond Turtles
Kaziranga National Park : Mahouts Arrested For Capturing Spotted Pond Turtles Three persons engaged as mahouts (keepers and drivers of an elephant) in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam, have been arrested for capturing and consuming spotted pond turtles, a rare species of a freshwater turtle. The incident has raised concerns about the […]
Exploration Of Coal And Lignite Scheme : Approved Continuation
Exploration Of Coal And Lignite Scheme: Approved Continuation The union government of India approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of ₹2,980 crore. The period for the extension is from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Under this scheme, exploration for coal and lignite is conducted in […]
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards: According to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), parts of the Delhi-NCR region witnessed ground-level ozone exceeding the national standards on 87 out of 92 days between March and May in 2023. The analysis, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), […]
Tribal ‘Green Warrior’: Damodar Kashyap
Tribal ‘Green Warrior’: Damodar Kashyap Damodar Kashyap, a 74-year-old tribal farmer in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, has transformed 400 acres of land in his village into a flourishing forest through a community-based approach to conservation. As the village sarpanch, he implemented strict rules and fines for forest destruction and deployed villagers to patrol and guard the […]
Bitumen : Major Cause Of Pollution
Bitumen : Major Cause Of Pollution Goa Power Minister recently said that bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution. Bitumen is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon. It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes(natural bitumen) or is obtained as a residue of the distillation of […]
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign: The Tourism department in Kerala has launched the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign to maintain the cleanliness and environmental integrity of the state’s beaches. The initiative was introduced on World Environment Day as a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders from the tourism sector and local communities. As part of the campaign, the […]
