Source: The post is based on the article “Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries” published in Down To Earth on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with the adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’… Continue reading Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
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‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
What is the News? The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Parliament to amend the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bill proposes to remove Schedule V completely. Schedule V lists species classified as ‘vermin’, such as common crows, fruit bats (flying fox), rats and mice which may be hunted freely. What is… Continue reading ‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition” published in Down To Earth on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Japan looks forward to supporting India’s clean energy transition by including India in the Asia Energy Transition Initiative (AETI). What is the Asia Energy… Continue reading India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead” published in Down To Earth on 4th March 2023. What is the News? In a significant development in DNA vaccination research, India’s first and only DNA vaccine candidate for dengue has shown… Continue reading Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The widespread use of Lead has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement
Source: The post is based on the article “Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Apatanis Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh practices a distinctive form of agriculture where rice and fish are grown together. About Apatani… Continue reading Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement
Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? India is among the top five chicken and egg producers in the world, but there are challenges to the business… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report
Source: The post is based on the article “Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report” published in Down To Earth on 12th February 2023. What is the News? According to a Parliamentary committee report, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on… Continue reading Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report
