DU prof finds new frog species in Aravalis
An amphibian survey conducted in the Aravalli Biodiversity Park in 2019 has showed 8 sympatric amphibians. The four species which have also been reported earlier are Bull frog (largest frog …
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Gogabeel is Bihar’s first community reserve
Gogabeel is an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar district.It has been declared as the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’. The water body was also been notified as both Community Reserve and …
Read MoreMapping world’s soil worms
According to the global analysis of nematodes published in Nature,there are about 57 billion nematodes for every human being on Earth. The researchers have said that Sub-Arctic regions have the …
Read MoreWorld Elephant Day
World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12.The goal of Elephant Day is to create awareness of the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants. This day also …
Read MoreTelling Numbers: Northeast crowds list of states with most dense tree, forest cover
According to the data by the Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change,a quarter of India’s geographical area which is 24.49% is under forest and tree cover. The lowest forest and …
Read MoreMNRE organises Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 3rd RE-INVEST
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has organised the Curtain Raiser ceremony for the 3rd Edition of Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo(RE-INVEST 2019). The objective of the event is …
Read MoreState-run oil marketing companies to buy biodiesel made from used cooking oil
On the Occasion of the World Biofuel Day,the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released the Expression of Interest(EOI) by Oil Marketing Companies for procurement of Biodiesel made from …
Read MoreEnvironment ministry’s 50-year plan to tackle water crisis
An expert committee report of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has suggested measures to regulate the overuse of water in agriculture. The committee has recommended registering and …
Read MoreInvasive weed found in Haryana wheat crop
Scientist have found an invasive weed called Emex australis Steinh in wheat fields at villages of Faridabad and adjoining districts in Haryana. The weed is commonly known as ‘doublegee’, ‘three …
Read MoreOcean warming, overfishing increase methylmercury toxin in fish
According to a study published in the journal Nature, increase in sea temperatures and overfishing impacts the level of methylmercury in fish. Methylmercury concentration in fish has increased despite its …
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