Source: The post is based on the article “One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2023 What is the News? The ‘Quadripartite’ — comprising the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health… Continue reading One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
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WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Source: The post is based on the article “WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released Ozone and UV Bulletin after a gap of seven years. What are the key… Continue reading WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Source: The post is based on the article “This new tool can drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives; here’s how” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R) to aid in agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts. What is the Diversity for Restoration(D4R)… Continue reading Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report” published in Down To Earth on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that climate change will cause a shift from snowfall to rainfall on mountains across the… Continue reading Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas” published in Down To Earth on 27th June 2023 What is the News? A study has found signs of active tectonic deformations in the Piedmont alluvial plains of northern Haryana. What… Continue reading Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a supercapacitor?3 How have scientists developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor?4 What is Seaweed? What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?” published in Down To Earth on 21st June 2023 What is the News? The discovery of an Alligator Gar fish (Atractosteus spatula), an invasive species in Kashmir’s Dal Lake has raised concerns about its impact on… Continue reading Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?
The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
Source: The post is based on the article “The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal” published in Down To Earth on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Epiphytic orchids found in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are dying out because of deforestation in their natural habitat. What are Orchids? Orchids are plants that belong… Continue reading The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)?3 What are the key findings of the Gender Social Norms Index… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chite Lui River?3 What are the major threats faced by the Chite Lui River?4 What are the efforts made to save the… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
