Source: Live Mint Relevance: To understand the Miyawaki method of creating urban forests in less time. Synopsis: Urban areas have lost a lot of green covers. Miyawaki’s method promises to quickly create urban forests. About Miyawaki method: It is a method pioneered by Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki. Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist… Continue reading Chennai’s Urban Forests
Seize the initiative on climate change, Mr Modi
Source: Business Standard Relevance: India’s fight against the climate crisis Synopsis: Though, not caused by us, climate change induced by the historical emissions made by developed countries, is the stark reality. India should prepare its roadmap for COP 26 Glasgow summit and secure an adequately financed deal for the developing world. Climate change, is thus,… Continue reading Seize the initiative on climate change, Mr Modi
Bihar plans GPS trackers for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? In a first, Bihar has decided to tag endangered greater adjutant storks (Leptoptilos dubius), locally known as ‘Garuda’, with GPS trackers to monitor their movement as a part of efforts to conserve them. Bhagalpur’s Kadwa Diara floodplains area is the third-most popular breeding centre for the greater adjutant… Continue reading Bihar plans GPS trackers for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
New museums on J&K, Buddha, freedom struggle
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has planned to inaugurate new museums on Jammu and Kashmir, Gautam Buddha, Indian armour and the freedom struggle by the end of 2021. Museum on Jammu and Kashmir(J&K): The museum on Jammu and Kashmir will capture the essence and spirit of Jammu, Kashmir and… Continue reading New museums on J&K, Buddha, freedom struggle
Arunachal’s hornbill is inspiring — from forest guards to tribes, people protect nature
Source: TOI About Great Hornbill: The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill. It is one of the larger members of the hornbill family. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The most prominent feature of the Great Hornbill is the… Continue reading Arunachal’s hornbill is inspiring — from forest guards to tribes, people protect nature
Union Minister releases ‘IndiGau’ SNP based chip for conservation of cattle breeds
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched “IndiGau’. About IndiGau: IndiGau is India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Ongole etc. Developed by: National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NAIB), Hyderabad, an autonomous institution under the aegis… Continue reading Union Minister releases ‘IndiGau’ SNP based chip for conservation of cattle breeds
First Nasal Vaccine Developed by Bharat Biotech supported by DBT-BIRAC gets nod of regulator for Phase 2 Trial
Source: PIB What is the News? BBV154, the first Nasal Vaccine against Covid-19 has received the regulator’s nod for conducting Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. About BBV154: BBV154 is an intranasal replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus SARS-CoV-2 vectored vaccine. It is the first Intranasal Covid-19 Vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech. Click Here to read about… Continue reading First Nasal Vaccine Developed by Bharat Biotech supported by DBT-BIRAC gets nod of regulator for Phase 2 Trial
Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Union Government of India has decided to allow the import of genetically modified (GM) soymeal. Background: Soymeal is the protein-rich solid left after the oil is extracted from the bean. It is used as a raw material for poultry feed. Since the last few months, domestic prices… Continue reading Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Main Purpose of the Rules: The rules aim to prohibit the use of specific single-use plastic items which have “low utility and high littering potential” by 2022.… Continue reading Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Source: Times of India What is the news? India’s renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydroelectric projects, hit 100 GW (gigawatts) on 12th Aug 21, making it the world’s fourth largest in terms of total installed green energy capacity. The 100 GW renewable capacity accounts for 26% of India’s total installed generation capacity of 383 GW.… Continue reading At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
