Category: Factly: Environment

Source– This post is based on the article “What is Diel Vertical Migration and its role in carbon sequestration?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Diel Vertical Migration (DVM) has garnered attention in recent news for its involvement in carbon sequestration. What is Diel Vertical Migration? 1) Diel Vertical… Continue reading Diel Vertical Migration: A Key Player in Carbon Sequestration

Source- This post is based on the article “NMCG Launches Global River Cities Alliance at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai” published in “PIB” on 12th December 2023. Why in the News? The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA), led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), was launched at COP28 in Dubai.… Continue reading Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) Launched at COP28

Source– This post is based on the article “Indians vulnerable to climate change-induced health issues” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a research paper has highlighted the vulnerability of Indians to climate change-induced health issues. What are the Findings of the Study? The study focused on measuring district-level exposures,… Continue reading Vulnerability to climate change induced health issues

Source– This post is based on the article “Cheetahs to return to Gujarat as Centre approves breeding centre in Banni grassland” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? The central government has approved a proposal to set up a cheetah conservation breeding centre in Banni grasslands of Kutch district… Continue reading The Reintroduction of Cheetahs in Banni grassland

Source: The post is based on the article “Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre is being opened in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. What is the Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre? 1) Eastern Ghats… Continue reading Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam

Source: The post on Budgett Frog is based on the article “Budget Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens” published in “The Hindu” on 10th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) found that peptides in Budgett frog skin can fight harmful enzymes produced by disease-causing… Continue reading Budgett Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens