9 July 2021. Introduction: As per a study published by Lancet Planetary Health Journal, about 740,000 access deaths in India annually are linked to abnormal hot and cold temperatures due to climate change. Highlights Study was conducted by an international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia. Study highlights, deaths related to hot […]

8July 2021. Introduction: According to a study by non-government organisation (NGO), Greenpeace, Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has been increased by 125 per cent in Delhi during the period of last one year. Highlights: Study analysed NO2 concentrations in India’s eight most populous cities namely, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur and Lucknow. As per report, […]

8July 2021. Introduction: Two species of spiders have been found in Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. Both the species have been sharing same space. Highlights: Gravelyia boro is a newly discovered burrow spider. Dexippus kleini is an oriental jumping spider. It has been recorded for the first time after it was originally […]

7 July 2021. Introduction: Rajasthan government has planned to develop a tiger corridor connecting Ranthambore tiger reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserve and Mukundra tiger reserve. About new Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary Centre government has given its nod for creation of Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary, recently. This sanctuary will link Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Northeast side and Mukundra […]

6 July 2021. Introduction: Experts from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and Forest College and Research Institute (FC&RI) has undertaken a project to identify native grasses & trees in order to improve elephant habitats and standardise mass multiplication techniques. Highlights: Forest Department has set up eight-member group after they realised that areas occupied by native […]

5 July 2021. Introduction: Tropical Storm Elsa strengthened on July 3, 2021 and its center approached south-central Cuba. Highlights Caribbean Island government issued hurricane warnings in provinces of Cienfuegos and Matanzas. According to U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast, Tropical Storm Elsa would strengthen more before moving over Cuba. As per data of NHC, maximum […]

5July 2021. Introduction: In last two days, 194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake near Statue of Unity in Narmada district, Gujarat. Highlights Crocodiles were relocated for the safety of tourists do boat rides in the Panchmuli lake. This lake is situated near 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kevadia. Lake has become a […]