One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped
News: The mapping of nearly one-fifth of the world’s ocean floor has been finished under the Seabed 2030 Project. Facts: Seabed 2030 Project: It is a collaborative project between the …
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Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study
News: A study of a microscopic ancient marine algae (Coccolithophores) has found that there is a decrease in the concentration of oceanic calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the southern Indian ocean. …
Read MoreOdisha starts project to conserve Bhitarkanika fishing cats
News: Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park. Facts: Fishing Cat: They are a medium-sized wildcat found in South and Southeast Asia. …
Read MoreIllegal wildlife trade a global threat: FATF report
News: Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has released a report titled “Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade” report. Facts: This is the first ever report of the Financial Action Task …
Read MoreEven Golden Langurs suffer forced abortion, infanticide
News: Golden Langurs found in the state of Assam is suffering from forced abortion and infanticide. Facts: Golden langur: It is an Old World monkey found in western Assam, India …
Read MoreWorld Crocodile Day
News: World Crocodile Day is being celebrated on the 17th June. Facts: Crocodile species found in India: Mugger or Marsh Crocodile: Habitat: It is a freshwater crocodile native to southern …
Read MoreWorld Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being observed on June 17. Facts: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has been observed since 1995. Aim: To spread …
Read MoreClimate report predicts hotter, rainier days
News: The first ever “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” report has been published by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES). Facts: The report is based on the …
Read MoreThe pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
News: China has accorded the pangolin the highest level of protection and removed the scales of the Pangolin from its list of approved traditional medicines. Facts: Pangolin: They are scaly …
Read MoreRussia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia is being recognised is the sinking of ground surface due to …
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