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
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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
Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study” published in Down To Earth on 11th February 2023. What is the News? According to a study, three million Indians live in areas where a glacial lake outburst flood… Continue reading Himalayan plunder: 3 million Indians live in areas that can be swept by glacial lake floods, says study
Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023 What is the News? The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) was held in Canada in order to discuss the solutions to address the Funding Gap of Marine Protected… Continue reading Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes
Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023. What is the News? The Wildlife Institute of India(WII) is working to develop immuno-contraceptive measures for population management of Vermins and other species that… Continue reading Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India” published in Down To Earth on 7th February 2023. What is the News? The story of Dhamaal performance traditions by Siddis reveals the rich and complex mixing of cultures in… Continue reading Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India
