Hindon River : Report On Pollution The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit an additional report on pollution of the Hindon River. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and is primarily a rain-fed river. It originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur […]
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Sperm Whale : Study
Sperm Whale : Study Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.” These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages. Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a rich communication system akin […]
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News The Supreme Court stayed the construction of four proposed dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district as the construction will not only negatively impact the wildlife and local community but also harm the ecosystem. It was established in 1988 to protect the local wildlife and biodiversity and […]
Dice Snake : Study
Dice Snake : Study The recent study found that the dice snakes can fake their own death when being attacked by predators by putting on a theatrical display which includes oozing “mouthfuls” of blood. Dice Snake is a nonvenomous snake belonging to the family Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae. It is also called water snake. Females of […]
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission
Carbon Farming : Technique To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission Some techniques within carbon farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting carbon-smart farming methods, we can simultaneously meet food demands and combat climate change. Carbon farming also known as carbon sequestration refers to a set of practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture […]
Glyptothorax punyabratai : New Catfish Species
Glyptothorax punyabratai: The ICAR-NBFGR discovered a new catfish species in the pristine waters of Arunachal Pradesh, India and named it as Glyptothorax punyabratai. The ICAR-NBFGR discovered a new catfish species in the pristine waters of Arunachal Pradesh, India and named it as Glyptothorax punyabratai. The species was collected from Tung Stream, a tributary of the […]
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers Authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Rat-Hole Mining named for its resemblance to rodent burrows, is an illegal and highly […]
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Bhadra Tiger Reserve: The number of people visiting the Bhadra tiger reserve for safari has gone up and the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone Bhadra Tiger Reserve is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of It is unique as it nestled within several hill ranges. […]
Batillipes chandrayaani : New Species Of Marine Tardigrade
Batillipes chandrayaani : New Species Of Marine Tardigrade A new species of marine tardigrade discovered from the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu has been named Batillipes chandrayaani after the Chandrayaan-3. Batillipes chandrayaani has been discovered in the intertidal beach sediments at Mandapam in Tamil Nadu. It is similar in size to other tardigrades, it grows […]
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report Asia has warmed faster than the global average since 1960, the World Meteorological Organisation’s 2023 ‘State of the Climate in Asia’ report has said. According to the report, released on April 23, the Asian continent is struggling with extreme climate events like floods and heatwaves, with record-breaking […]
