World Wildlife Day
News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the …
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Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake
News:Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of fishing cats and Smooth-coated otters. Eurasian otters have also been spotted for the first time. Facts: Fishing …
Read MoreWater crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study
News: According to a survey, published in the journal Water Policy, eight towns in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region of Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan were nearly 20%-70% deficient in …
Read MoreIndia is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 …
Read MoreRenewable Energy Management Centers(REMCs)
News:Union Power Minister has launched 11 Renewable Energy Management Centers (REMCs). Facts: About REMC: Renewable energy management centres(REMCs) are load forecasting Centres equipped with Artificial Intelligence based Renewable Energy(RE) forecasting …
Read MoreComing up: New set of targets to protect the natural world
News: The Convention on Biological Diversity is set to identify ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ of targets for the coming decade to 2030. These targets will replace the Aichi targets and will …
Read MoreThe cause and concerns over red snow in Antarctica
News: Recently, snow around Ukraine’s Vernadsky Research Base, located off the coast of Antarctica’s northernmost peninsula, has started to take on a red tinge Facts: Cause: The red tint in …
Read MoreHenneguya salminicola
News:Recently,Scientists have discovered an animal Henneguya Salminicola which does not need oxygen to produce the energy needed for its survival. Facts: About: Henneguya salminicola is a parasite that lives in …
Read MoreInternational Conference on Ensemble Methods in Modelling and Data Assimilation(EMMDA)
News:An International conference on Ensemble Methods in Modelling and Data Assimilation(EMMDA) is being organised by the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting(NCMRWF). Facts: About the conference: The Conference provides a …
Read MoreIncois launches three ocean-based services
News:The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) has launched three ocean-based specialised products/services. Facts: Small Vessel Advisory and Forecast Services System(SVAS): It is an innovative impact-based advisory and forecast …
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