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Sevilla Forum on Debt

News: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. About Sevilla Forum on Debt It is a new global platform to address the escalating crisis of sovereign debt faced especially by developing countries. Launched on: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched on… Continue reading Sevilla Forum on Debt

Motion 042

News: Recently, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has adopted Motion 042, becoming the first multilateral organisation to directly recognise fossil fuel production as a threat to nature. About Motion 042 Adopted by: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on October 16 The motion was passed during the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Tabled by:… Continue reading Motion 042

2G Ethanol

News: Recently, India permitted the export of 2G ethanol, subject to mandatory export licenses and feedstock certificates. About 2G Ethanol About  Second Generation (2G) ethanol is a type of biofuel produced from non-food, cellulosic, and lignocellulosic biomass such as agricultural residues (rice straw, wheat straw, corn stover, sugarcane bagasse), forestry waste, wood waste, algae, and… Continue reading 2G Ethanol

Functional Genomics

News: Personalised medicine customises cancer treatment based on genes, but tests can be unclear. Functional genomics helps understand genes better and guide treatment. It is slowly spreading in Africa despite high costs and limited resources. About Functional Genomics Functional genomics is the study of the physiological and biochemical effects of gene functions and interactions, emphasising… Continue reading Functional Genomics

Vaquita Porpoise

News: A recent report by the North American Environmental Commission (CEC), a body under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has blamed Mexico for imperiling the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. About Vaquita Porpoise It is the world’s smallest cetacean and the most endangered marine mammal. Scientific name: Phocoena sinus. Its name means “little cow” in Spanish.… Continue reading Vaquita Porpoise

Palmyra Palm Tree

News: Palmyra palm trees in Odisha are playing a significant ecological and social role. They are helping reduce lightning-related deaths, as the tall trees act as natural lightning conductors, diverting strikes away from human settlements. About Palmyra Palm Tree (Borassus flabellifer) The Palmyra palm tree is commonly known as the sugar palm, toddy palm, or… Continue reading Palmyra Palm Tree

Ideonella sakaiensis

News: Researchers have discovered microbes such as Ideonella sakaiensis that show the potential to break down PET plastic. About Ideonella sakaiensis Ideonella sakaiensis belongs to the genus Ideonella and the family Comamonadaceae. It is a unique bacterium that can degrade and consume plastic, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET), by using it as both a carbon and… Continue reading Ideonella sakaiensis

Great Ruaha River

News: The Great Ruaha River is in the news due to its alarming desiccation caused by climate change and mismanagement. About Great Ruaha River It is located in south-central Tanzania. It is among the major rivers of Tanzania and serves as a significant tributary of the Rufiji River, which forms the largest river basin in… Continue reading Great Ruaha River

Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve

News: The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve was recently notified by the Himachal Pradesh government. Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve. About Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve It is located in the remote and high-altitude region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It was officially notified on May 7, 2025, under Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972,… Continue reading Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve

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