Salt Marshes : Recent Study Recent studies show that more than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise. Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides. They are marshy because the soil may be composed of deep mud and […]
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Vemband And Ashtamudi Lakes : Penalty Imposed By NGT
Vemband And Ashtamudi Lakes : Penalty Imposed By NGT The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government for failing to protect the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes. Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest Lake in India. It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad […]
Himachal Kangra Tea : European Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Himachal Kangra Tea : European Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh was recently granted the European Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Kangra Tea is a type of tea produced in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a high-quality tea that is known for its unique flavour, aroma, and colour. It is […]
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted A rare Eurasian griffon vulture was recently spotted at Delhi’s Aravalli Biodiversity Park (ABP) Eurasian Griffon Vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is one of the largest birds in the vulture family and is Europe’s second-largest bird. Scientific Name: Gyps […]
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) : Report
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) : Report The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), in its latest report, said that India can emerge as a major player in the wind energy sector if facilitative policy measures are put in place. Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is a member-based trade association that represents the entire wind energy […]
Biotransformation Technology : To Make Plastics Biodegradable
Biotransformation Technology : To Make Plastics Biodegradable A UK-based startup has claimed to have developed a Biotransformation Technology that could alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable. Biotransformation technology is a novel approach to ensure plastics that escape refuse streams are processed efficiently and broken down. Plastics made using this technology are given […]
Mission Arikompan
Mission Arikompan: The forest department has initiated ‘Mission Arikomban’, an operation to capture the rogue tusker. The plan is to capture it with tranquilizer shots and later shift it to an elephant training center. The operation was originally slated to begin on March 25. For this mission, the forest department has built a rapid response […]
Moray eel : New Species
Moray eel : New Species Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray eel at the Mudasalodai fish landing centre off the Cuddalore coast. Moray eels or Muraenidae are a family of eels found worldwide They have small eyes and rely primarily on their highly developed sense of smell to ambush prey. Their body is […]
Marine Protected Areas
Marine Protected Areas: The Union minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences recently said that India will continue to support setting up two Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Antarctica to protect marine life and its ecosystem services. MPAs are areas of the ocean set aside for long-term conservation aims. They support climate […]
Gandhamardan Hills : Third Biodiversity Heritage Site In Odisha
Gandhamardan Hills : Third Biodiversity Heritage Site In Odisha Gandhamardan hills were named the third biodiversity heritage site in Odisha recently. The Gandhamardan hill (Gandhamardan Reserve Forest) spreads in Bargarh and Balangir districts in Odisha. This ecologically fragile ecosystem is rich in floral and faunal diversity and is protected under the Odisha Biodiversity Rules,2012. Biodiversity […]
