Category: Environment
Ethiopian Wolf
The Ethiopian Wolf was recently documented consuming nectar, marking the first instance of a large carnivorous predator contributing to pollination.
Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have recently shown that nanoplastics can promote horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance (AR) genes, particularly within the human gut microbiota.
Sacred Groves in India
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Rajasthan and Union governments to identify, protect, and manage sacred groves across India, applauding Piplantri village in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district.
Dolphin Tagging | Project Dolphin
India conducts 1st ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam.
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.
Paphia Malabarica
To address the alarming decline in Paphia malabarica populations, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has initiated a stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake.
Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
Scientists have found aerosol particles that exist in a supercooled state during very cold winters allow the formation of hydroxymethanesulphonate
COP 16 of UNCCD
16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Marbled Duck | Sultanpur National Park
Marbled duck spotted at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years.
International Energy Agency
International Energy Agency (IEA) has called the policy makers to create a vision for meeting the fast-growing demand for electricity from data centres.
Anamalai Tiger Reserve | FRA 2006
Forest Rights under FRA, 2006 approved to tribes in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR).