Category: Environment
Teal Carbon and Climate Change Mitigation
India’s 1st ‘teal carbon’ study, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP)
Fame India Scheme
Centre to clear FAME 3 scheme in 1-2 months
Zombie Fungus
Recently, a field researcher found a dead tarantula that was infected by zombie fungus.
IndOBIS (Indian Ocean Biodiversity Ocean Information System)
Recently Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) organised a national-level workshop on IndOBIS.
Grey Wolf
‘Operation Bhediya’ has been launched in Uttar Pradesh to capture grey wolves.
Fluoride Contamination
A pan-India analysis has been conducted of fluoride in groundwater by National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Nilgiris ration shops fortified to keep jumbos, bears at bay
Vehicle Scrappage Policy
Auto majors to offer 1.5-3 % discount on purchase of new vehicles against scrappage certificate
Microplastics
Microplastics found in Indian salt & sugar brands
Jal Jeevan Mission
Historic milestone achieved by Jal Mission.
Permafrost
Melting permafrost releasing toxic mercury into the Arctic: Study
Banni Grassland
In a new study, researchers have assessed the suitability of different areas of Banni for sustainable grassland restoration.