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22 August 2022. Introduction: A group of researchers has recently discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko from the Agasthyamalai hills in the Western Ghats. Highlights: About Geckos What is unique about Gecko? Family of Geckos Geckos are spread across six families namely Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Gekkonidae, Eublepharidae, Sphaerodactylidae and Phyllodactylidae. Species of Gecko in India
Read More23 August 2022. Introduction: Often we have been hearing that rain water is the purest. But according to research from the University of Stockholm, published recently in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, rainwater is no longer potable. The synthetic element PFAS was found in rain water in most parts of the earth. What is […]
Read More24 August 2022. Introduction: China is facing its biggest drought ever. Drought has dried up rivers and affected power generation at hydroelectric power plants. There is darkness in small and big cities due to no electricity. Highlights: After 64 years, China faced the longest summer and as a result, the Yangtze, the longest river in […]
Read More27 August 2022. Introduction: Recently, a tropical storm hit the northern Philippines, injuring at least three people and displacing thousands. Authorities then closed schools and government offices in several provinces, including the capital, where flooding and landslides were likely. Tropical Storm ‘Ma-on’ weakened slightly after passing through the mountainous northern provinces after reaching the city […]
Read More29 August 2022. Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti unveiled a new initiative named ‘Arth Ganga’ under the Namami Gange program with an aim to boost economic activities along the banks of river Ganga. Under Arth Ganga, the government is working at six levels. Namami Gange It is an umbrella programme was established to achieve […]
Read More1 September 2022. Introduction: To collect data on mortality, morbidity and socio-economic burden, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a first of its kind study on snakebite incidence in 14 states representing all geographical regions of the country. This study is based on a previous Sri Lankan study, which covered the entire […]
Read More1 September 2022. Introduction: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Nepal on Biodiversity Conservation proposed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Highlights: The joint border of India and Nepal includes many border wildlife habitats. For example, the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar connects to […]
Read More3 September 2022. Introduction: Gopal Krishna Hegde, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer, found Ghatiana Dwivarna, a freshwater crab that lives under small rocks in the dense forests of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Highlights:
Read More6 September 2022. Introduction: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed environmental compensation of Rs 3,500 crore on West Bengal for failing to manage solid and liquid waste. Highlights: National Green Tribunal (NGT) NGT was established on October 18, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. It was established for effective and expeditious […]
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