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18 June 2021. Introduction: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on June 17, 2021 to raise awareness on land degradation, desertification and drought. Theme of the day for year 2021 was” Restoration, Land, Recovery”. Highlights This day is an opportunity to remind people about land degradation neutrality which can be achieved through […]
Read More18 June 2021. Introduction: Citizens and Environmentalists are voicing their concern for the proposal to clear over 6,000 trees in Singanayakanahalli to construct a lake under Hebbal-Nagawara Valley Project by Minor Irrigation Department in Karnataka. Highlights: Forest Department, in a recent notification, proposed to chop 6,316 trees to develop Singanayakanahalli lake, Yelahanka hobli, because they […]
Read More18 June 2021. Introduction: A new species named “Stygarctus Keralensis” has been identified in Kerala. This tiny & tough species of Tardigrades has been named after Kerala.’’ What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades are small specie which are commonly called as ‘water bears’ and ‘moss piglets’. They are so tiny that require high-end microscopes to study them. […]
Read More18 June 2021. Introduction: Union Cabinet has approved ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ proposed by Ministry of Earth Sciences to conduct study on biodiversity, impact of climate change and to establish an offshore marine station in order to explore source of thermal energy. Highlights Mission will explore Deep Ocean for resources and help in development of deep-sea […]
Read More15 June 2021. Introduction: The Great Indian Bustards are heaviest flying creatures on earth. They are slow to manoeuvre while flying. They have poor frontal vision and a habit of scanning earth while flying. As they fly over flat grasslands across western borders of India, they often collide with power lines. Where is the problem? […]
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