National Action Plan For Prevention And Control Of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE): The Union Health Ministry launched the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE), aiming to halve snakebite deaths by 2030 through a ‘One Health’ Approach. The plan includes : launching of IEC materials: Booklet, Posters, and Video for Snakebite Awareness. […]
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Global Methane Tracker 2024
Global Methane Tracker 2024: According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever. Global Methane Tracker is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions […]
Euscorpiops Krachan : Species Of Scorpion
Euscorpiops Krachan : Species Of Scorpion Researchers recently discovered a previously unknown species of scorpion, scientifically classified as Euscorpiops Krachan. Euscorpiops Krachan belongs to the subgenus Euscopiops and has been named Euscorpiops Krachan after the national park in Thailand, where it was found. Scorpions in this genus have limited distribution ranges with a high degree […]
Lyme Disease : New Case Reported
Lyme Disease : New Case Reported A case of Lyme disease has been recently reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Lyme Disease is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks. It is […]
22nd Foundation Day Of The Bureau Of Energy Efficiency : State Energy Efficiency Index 2023
22nd Foundation Day Of The Bureau Of Energy Efficiency : State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 The 22nd Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency was recently celebrated with the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India” and the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was released. Findings of SEEI 2023: Front runner (>=60): […]
Golden Langurs : Study
Golden Langurs : Study According to the estimation by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE) and Assam Forest Department, there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India Golden Langurs can be most easily recognized by the color of their fur, after which they are named. It has been noted that their fur changes […]
Taeniogonalos deepaki : New Species Of Wasp
Taeniogonalos deepaki : New Species Of Wasp Discovered a new species of wasp in the Western Ghat region of Karnataka. Taeniogonalos deepaki was discovered in the Belgaum region of Karnataka. The genus Taeniogonalos belongs to the family Trigonalyidae of the order Hymenoptera. The Trigonalyidae family consists of a type of insects called hyperparasitoids that “sneak […]
The Unjust Climate : FAO Report
The Unjust Climate : FAO Report The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has released a report titled- The Unjust Climate, shows how the effects of Climate Change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age. FAO analyzed socioeconomic data from over 100,000 rural households representing more […]
India’s First Dolphin Research Centre
India’s First Dolphin Research Centre: India’s inaugural National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) marks a significant milestone in the conservation efforts for the endangered Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica). Located strategically near the Ganga river in Patna, Bihar, the NDRC aims to be a hub for comprehensive research on various aspects of Gangetic dolphins, including behavior, survival […]
Status Of Leopards In India 2022
Status Of Leopards In India 2022: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a report on the Status of Leopards in India 2022. The survey covered 20 States of India, and focussed on about 70% of the animals’ expected habitat. The Union Government, while commemorating the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, has […]
