Conocarpus Tree : Banned Plantation The Gujarat state government banned Conocarpus tree plantation in forest or non-forest areas, underlining its “adverse impacts on environment and human health” Conocarpus tree is a flowering plant belonging to the family of Combretaceae. It is an invasive mangrove species. Trees of this species flower in winter and spread pollen […]
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Balsam : Full Bloom In Munnar
Balsam : Full Bloom In Munnar Presenting a visual feast to tourists, balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar. Balsam is locally called as Kasithumba and Onappovu. It is known as ‘touch-me-not’ because of the bursting of mature seeds and seed distribution. They are commonly known by different names including balsams, touch me […]
5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) At Bengaluru
5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) At Bengaluru: International Coffee Organization (ICO), in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Government of Karnataka is hosting the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) at Bengaluru. International Coffee Organization was established in 1963 under the aegis of the United Nations and […]
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve : Protected Habitat For Big Cats
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve : Protected Habitat For Big Cats Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’ became Madhya Pradesh’s 7th protected habitat for big cats. Madhya Pradesh, known as the “tiger state” of India due to its substantial tiger population, has officially designated a new protected area for these magnificent creatures called the ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.’ […]
The State Of The Rhino Report, 2023
The State Of The Rhino Report, 2023: The greater one-horned rhino population in India and Nepal is growing, as highlighted in the State of the Rhino Report, 2023, by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF). While poaching and habitat loss remain significant threats to rhinos globally, climate change is also impacting their survival. The collaboration among […]
Climate Ambition Summit 2023
Climate Ambition Summit 2023: The United Nations Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) held in United Nations Headquarters, New York on 20th September 2023, aimed to accelerate climate action as a prelude to the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) is a prominent international event […]
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polyethylene Terephthalate: Researchers have recently discovered a new deep-sea enzyme that can degrade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer in the world. It belongs to the family of polyesters. PET is produced by the polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. When heated together under the influence of […]
Sea Urchins : Mass Death
Sea Urchins : Mass Death The Red Sea’s spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn—the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease. Sea urchins belong to a group of marine invertebrates called echinoderms, which means spiny-skinned animals. It includes other well-known marine creatures like starfish and […]
Indian-Spot Billed Duck : Spotted
Indian-Spot Billed Duck : Spotted An Indian spot-billed with pale plumage was sighted at Manickapuram tank in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, recently. Indian-Spot Billed Duck is a large dabbling duck that is a non-migratory breeding duck throughout freshwater wetlands in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the red spot at the base of […]
Artificial Reef (AR)
Artificial Reef (AR): To promote sustainable practises, the Department of Fisheries has sanctioned 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states as a sub-activity under the “Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing Villages” of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Artificial Reefs (AR) is a manmade structure that may mimic some of the characteristics of a natural […]
