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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

News: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) has launched an Air Quality Dashboard to gauge pollution levels across Indo-Gangetic Plains. About the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) It is a regional intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. It was founded in 1983 and… Continue reading International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands

News: The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) recently launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). About Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) The initiative is led by CGIAR centers, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).… Continue reading Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands

Ratapani Tiger Reserve

News: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. Ratapani is now the state’s eighth tiger reserve. Ratapani Tiger Reserve About Ratapani Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Origin: It was first declared a wildlife… Continue reading Ratapani Tiger Reserve

Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

News: A tiger from Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla district was spotted 400 km away in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2009. It is part of the… Continue reading Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

Red-breasted Flycatcher

News: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Eastern Europe, was recently spotted at Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. About Red-breasted Flycatcher 1. Scientific name-Ficedula parva 2. It is a small (11-12 cm) passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. 3. It can be found occasionally feeding on figs (banyan, peepal) in our urban gardens. 4.… Continue reading Red-breasted Flycatcher

Asiatic Lion

News: A study reveals Asiatic Lions in Gujarat coexist with humans through mutual adaptation, legal protection, economic incentives among others. About Asiatic Lion 1. The Asiatic Lion, also called the Persian Lion or Indian Lion, is a subspecies of Panthera leo leo found only in India. 2. Habitat– They are confined to the Gir National… Continue reading Asiatic Lion

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms

News: The center has discovered that eight carmakers, including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda, had fleet emissions above the allowed limit in the 2022-23 financial year. This could lead to penalties for violating CAFE norms. About Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms 1. Aim– Their goal is to improve vehicle fuel efficiency by reducing CO₂… Continue reading Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms

Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).

Source: This post on Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) has been created based on the article “WAAW 2024: Emerging technologies in aquaculture to promote increased production while preventing diseases” published in Down to earth on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating… Continue reading Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).

Bhu-Neer” Portal

Source: This post on Bhu-Neer” Portal has been created based on the article “HMJS launches “Bhu-Neer” Portal for ground water withdrawal permits” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The “Bhu-Neer” portal was officially launched during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. About the Portal 1. About: The “Bhu-Neer” portal… Continue reading Bhu-Neer” Portal

Global Soil Conference 2024

Source: This post on Global Soil Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the Global Soil Conference 2024” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Global Soil Conference 2024 was organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi. About… Continue reading Global Soil Conference 2024

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