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New environment impact norm cuts time for public hearing

News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released draft EIA notification. Facts: It proposes an update to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification of 2006 The current EIA specifies a “minimum of 30 days” for people to respond. The draft EIA notification gives a “minimum of 20 days” of notice period. It also requires… Continue reading New environment impact norm cuts time for public hearing

New environment impact norm cuts time for public hearing

Senna spectabilis

News:The Kerala Government is planning to stop the rampant growth of Senna spectabilis in the forest areas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR). Facts: About Senna Spectabilis: Senna spectabilis is a plant species of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to South and Central America. The plant has become an invasive alien species in parts of Africa,… Continue reading Senna spectabilis

ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes

News:Recently, Scientists from Pune based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) have developed a hybrid variety of grapes called ARI-516. Facts: About ARI-516: ARI-516 is a high yielding variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases and has excellent juice quality. It has been developed by interbreeding of two species from the same genus – Catawba variety… Continue reading ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes

Amazon rainforest may collapse within decades if critical point is reached: Study

News: According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, large ecosystems, such as the Amazon rainforest, may collapse and disappear quickly, once a critical point in their destruction is reached. Facts: Key takeaways: An ecosystem the size of the Amazon could collapse in approximately 50 years once a tipping point had been reached. … Continue reading Amazon rainforest may collapse within decades if critical point is reached: Study

World Climate and Security report

News:The International Military Council on Climate and Security(IMCCS) has released the World Climate and Security report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Climate change-exacerbated water insecurity is a significant driver of instability and will pose a significant or higher risk to global security by 2030. The forced displacement and scale of natural disasters would increase… Continue reading World Climate and Security report

Gaur back in Valmiki Reserve after increase in grassland cover

News:According to a report,Gaur (Bos Gaurus) has returned to Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve(VTR) due to an increase in grassland cover. Facts: About Gaur(Indian Bison): The gaur also called the Indian bison is the largest extant bovine.It is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. The local names of the Gaur are a) Seladang — Malaysia… Continue reading Gaur back in Valmiki Reserve after increase in grassland cover

Sahyadri Megha

News:University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences(UAHS) has developed ‘Sahyadri Megha’,to prevent decline in the area under paddy cultivation. Facts: About: Sahyadri Megha is a new red variety of paddy that is resistant to blast disease and rich in nutrients. It was developed under the hybridization breeding method by cross-breeding ‘Jyothi’ variety with that of ‘Akkalu’,… Continue reading Sahyadri Megha

Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened

News:A dedicated monitoring cell has been opened under Mission Bhagiratha by the Telangana Government. Facts: About: The aim of the cell is to get prepared to address water scarcity of summer and to record complaints and redress them without any delays. About Mission Bhagiratha: It was Launched in 2016 by the Telangana Government. Aim:To provide… Continue reading Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened

Red Panda

News:According to a TRAFFIC report,the Wildlife Trade of Red Panda has reduced significantly across India, Bhutan and Nepal.It has recommended cooperation through the use of multi-government platforms like SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network). Facts: About Red Panda: The Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. In India,it… Continue reading Red Panda

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