Ecological Threat Report 2023: A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. The report reveals that the number of countries grappling with severe ecological […]
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Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish A group of scientists discovered an edible freshwater fish available in the markets of western Odisha. Awaous Motla is a fish with a vibrant yellow-coloured body and a fleshy upper lip. It was collected from the Mahanadi River. The discovery was made during the ongoing research project funded by […]
White Hydrogen
White Hydrogen: Scientists looking for fossil fuels beneath the ground in northeastern France have discovered a large reservoir of white hydrogen. White Hydrogen is also referred to as “natural,” “gold” or “geologic” hydrogen. It is naturally produced in the Earth’s crust and is considered a potential source of clean energy. It generally exists combined with […]
Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Maoists Attack
Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Maoists Attack Suspected Maoists launched an attack on forest watchers in Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, near the Chavachi area. These Maoists have been increasingly active in and around the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, even infiltrating local houses and engaging in activities like distributing propaganda materials. The Kerala government deployed Kerela Thunderbolts […]
Candolleomyces albosquamosus : A New Species Of Mushroom
Candolleomyces albosquamosus : A New Species Of Mushroom Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) at Palode identified a new mushroom species, which has been named Candolleomyces albosquamosus Candolleomyces albosquamosus is a new species belonging to the genus Candolleomyces, which is relatively small genus with just 35 species recognised worldwide. […]
Carbon Nanoflorets
Carbon Nanoflorets: Carbon nanoflorets made by IIT Bombay researchers can convert incident sunlight to heat with 87% efficiency. Carbon nanoflorets are like tiny marigold flowers made only of carbon, which are called as the material carbon nanoflorets. Researchers heated a special form of silicon dust called DFNS (for dendritic fibrous nanosilica) in a furnace. Once […]
Crab plover : Species Of Shorebirds
Crab plover : Species Of Shorebirds For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp near Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu. Crab-plover is a long-legged, black and white bird of Indian Ocean coasts, related to plovers and allied species of shorebirds. This is the only shorebird that lays white eggs, and chicks […]
Bru Refugees : Will Not Participate In Mizoram Election
Bru Refugees : Will Not Participate In Mizoram Election Bru refugees will not participate in elections in Mizoram as they were given permanent settlement in Tripura under a centrally sponsored rehabilitation arrangement. Bru, also known as Reang, is a community indigenous to the Northeast, living mostly in Tripura, Mizoram, and Assam. In Tripura, they are […]
Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Rajaji Tiger Reserve: The Uttarakhand government recently decided to establish Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation to accelerate the ecological, economic, social, and cultural development of the landscapes in and around the reserve. Rajaji Tiger Reserve (earlier Rajaji National Park) is located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas and spread over 820 kms. It covers […]
Leopard Toby Puffer Fish
Leopard Toby Puffer Fish: The Leopard Toby Puffer Fish, that roams in the depths of the ocean, has been spotted off the coast of Australia. Leopard Toby Puffer Fishis a deepwater reef species that lives in deep water caves and reef slopes at an average depth of 50 to 100 meters. Scientific name: Canthigaster leoparda […]
