Source: The post is based on the article “Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert” published in Down To Earth on 29th September 2022. What is the News? According to a recent study, a Mediterranean medicinal plant named Silphion which mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. What is… Continue reading Ancient plant silphion known for curing many diseases probably still around: Expert
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White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
Source: The post is based on the article “White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses” published in Down To Earth on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The number of white fly attack on cotton has been increasing in states like Punjab and Rajasthan. What is White Fly? Whitefly… Continue reading White fly attack, untimely rains and drought; Rajasthan farmers stare at losses
Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The district administration of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu along with Bengaluru-based non-profit Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
Weather modifications by China need more discussions on its ethics
Source– The post is based on the article “Weather modifications by China need more discussions on its ethics” published in the Down to Earth magazine on 24th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment.GS1- Physical Geography Relevance– Weather modification by modern technology News– The article explains the scale of weather modification activities by China. It also discusses… Continue reading Weather modifications by China need more discussions on its ethics
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Source: The post is based on the article “Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? According to a new study, a pre-existing moon named ‘Chrysalis’ likely left Saturn with its bright rings and extreme tilt. What are the… Continue reading Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Increasing human intrusion into the habitat of Tomistoma (a crocodile species) may be causing it to attack people in… Continue reading The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart
Source: The post is based on the article “Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? Caracal species is struggling to survive in India and is on the verge of extinction.A team of… Continue reading Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart
Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environmental Programme(UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation has launched the Green Fins Hub. What is Green Fins Hub? The… Continue reading Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study” published in Down To Earth on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shallow Water Mining?3 Why is Shallow water mining not considered a sustainable option?4 What is the suggestion… Continue reading Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources” published in Down To Earth on 14th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the One Water Approach?3 What are the characteristics of the One Water Approach?4 How is One Water Approach Superior… Continue reading A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
