India marks the beginning of “Super Year of Biodiversity”
News: India has marked the beginning of the super year of Biodiversity with the hosting of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory …
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Antarctic island hits record temperature of 20.75C
News: A record high temperature of 20.75C has been registered at Seymour Island in Antarctica, exceeding the 20C mark for the first time. The previous record for the Antarctic region …
Read MoreNew species of urban lizard found in Guwahati
News:According to the research paper published in Zootaxa,researchers have discovered a new species of lizard – the urban bent-toed gecko in Guwahati, Assam. Facts: About the species: The zoological name …
Read MoreMinistry of Earth Sciences may go in for decadal forecast system
News:During the 6th International Conference on Climate Services,the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) has announced that India is planning a ‘decadal forecast’ system along the lines of the United Kingdom’s Met …
Read MoreIndonesia’s Mount Merapi erupts
News:Indonesia’s most active volcano,Mount Merapi has erupted again sending ash and smoke more than three miles into the sky. Facts: About Mount Merapi: Mount Merapi is an active stratovolcano located …
Read MoreGlobal Futures Report
News:Recently, the Global Futures report has been released jointly by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Global Trade Analysis Project and the Natural Capital Project. Facts: About the report: The …
Read More2,361 humans, 510 elephants killed in conflict in five years
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change tabled data in Parliament on man-animal conflict. Facts: Key Takeaways: Between 2014 and 2019, 2,361 humans were killed as a result of …
Read MoreTamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery Delta as Protected Special Agriculture Zone
News: Tamil Nadu government has announced to make the Cauvery Delta region a Protected Special Agriculture Zone (PSAZ) Facts: Cauvery Delta Location: It lies in the eastern part of Tamil …
Read MoreHumans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
News: According to a study published in the journal PNAS, the byproducts of burning coal in Europe in the late 18th century made their way to the Dasuopu glacier. It …
Read MoreIndian economy will be hit hard by rising heat: Global report
News:McKinsey Global Institute has released a report titled “Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts”. Facts: About the report: The report analyses the physical risks and socio-economic impacts …
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