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12 Feb 2022. Introduction; On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Highlights: The One Ocean Summit was organised under the leadership of French President. Negotiators from across the world will gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York […]
Read More11 Feb 2022. Introduction: On February 10, 2022, Australia designated the koala as an endangered species amid pressure on the marsupials’ eucalyptus tree habitats in eastern states of Australia. Highlights: The species was classed as vulnerable 10 years also in Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. Now, there would be increased protection for […]
Read More11 Feb 2022. Introduction: According to latest research by scientists from Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing. What does research show? Research was published in “Agricultural and Forest Meteorology” journal on February 9, 2022. As per […]
Read More9 February 2022. Introduction: Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in Mumbai reached to 316, followed by 318 on February 7 and 320 on February 320. AQI ranging between 301 and 400 is categorised […]
Read More9 Feb 2022. Introduction: The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first discovered in southeastern Tibet. About White Cheeked Macaque These macaques are different from the other macaques mainly because of their white cheeks. Also, […]
Read More9 February 2022 Introduction: Government of India has planned to bring disease-free, behaviourally sound Cheetahs from abroad in India, as a part of reintroduction plan. What are other qualities that Government is looking for? Government is also looking for Cheetahs, that are not overly imprinted to humans but tolerant, predators-wary, and are capable of hunting […]
Read More8 Feb 2022. Introduction: A new study highlighted that, Ice on a glacier near the summit of Mount Everest has shrunk dramatically, in last three decades. Research was led by University of Maine and published by Nature. Highlights: Summit of Mount Everest took millennia to form. South Col formation may already have about 55 metres […]
Read More7 Feb 2022. Introduction: A team of researchers recently discovered a new gecko species in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species has been named as Hemidactylus easai. The species was named after the former director of the Kerala Forest and Research Institute P S Easa. About the new species The species was found in […]
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