Environment
Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
News:Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef will face a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the widespread coral bleaching. Facts: About Great Barrier Reef: …
Read MoreCentral Pollution Control Board(CPCB)
News:According to CPCB, there are 128 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances.Among States, West Bengal tops the list with 27 sites followed by Odisha at 23. Facts: …
Read MoreBlack Redstart
News:Black Redstart comes around the plains of India from the end of September through March every year for breeding. Facts: About Black Redstart: The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a …
Read MoreNear-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha
News: The population of Hard ground swamp deer (Barasingha) has increased to 800 in the Kanha National park and Tiger Reserve. Facts: Barasingha: It is the state animal of Madhya …
Read MoreHC:Sukhna lake of Chandigarh is legal entity
News:The Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared Sukhna Lake legal entity and has ordered demolition of legal/unauthorised constructions in its catchment area. Facts: Key takeaways from the Judgement: Sukhna …
Read MoreBlack carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers
News: According to a study by scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), black carbon concentrations near the Gangotri glacier rose 400 times in summer due to forest …
Read MoreGlobal Coalition for Biodiversity
News:European Commission has launched the Global Coalition for Biodiversity on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Facts: About the Coalition: The Coalition is a campaign for raising awareness about biodiversity …
Read MoreWhite-throated laughingthrush
News:Around 50 white-throated laughingthrush birds have died mysteriously in the forests of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Facts: About: The white-throated laughingthrush (Proterorhinus albogularis) is a species of passerine bird in …
Read MoreCentre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It has also directed the Madhya Pradesh government to prepare …
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