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 […]
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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 […]
4th Session Of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
4th Session Of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee: The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) of the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEA) was held in Ottawa, Canada attracting participation from over 170 member states. This session is part of the ongoing negotiations to build a legally binding treaty on plastics pollution by the end of […]
Kutch Ajrakh
Kutch Ajrakh: The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate upon the traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh,’ hailing from the vibrant region of Kutch in Gujarat. The Ajrakh is a textile craft, holds deep roots in the cultural tapestry of Gujarat, particularly in the regions of Sindh, […]
Peucetia chhaparajnirvin : Spider Species
Peucetia chhaparajnirvin : Spider Species Daryapur-based arachnologist recently identified a green lynx spider, named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin, which was never discovered earlier. Peucetia chhaparajnirvin is a new species of green lynx spider. The spider was found in Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan. The spider species has been named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin after the […]
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report As urbanization gathers pace, more and more wastewater is generated. But only about 40% of this is treated, and even that is not being reused. The NITI Aayog, said in a report titled ‘water trading mechanism to promote reuse of treated water’ that in many countries water trading has […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit South African delegation recently visited the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess its readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year. This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the sanctuary. […]
