What is the News? A study has demonstrated that artificial lights can be used as a weapon to fight against malaria. What is the importance of Light? Light regulates much of the timing of biological events like when birds breed, lions hunt – and humans’ sleep patterns. While species have been exposed to changes in… Continue reading Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
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Sustainable Development Report, 2022: India’s SDG preparedness ranking continues to decline: Report
What is the News? The Sustainable Development Report, 2022 has been released. What is the Sustainable Development Report, 2022? Released by: Group of independent experts at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Purpose: It is a global assessment of countries’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a complement to the official SDG… Continue reading Sustainable Development Report, 2022: India’s SDG preparedness ranking continues to decline: Report
Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
What is the News? According to a study, extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and cyclones may be transporting a significant amount of plastic litter into the sea. Plastic Production in India Plastic production in India began in the late 1950s. Its consumption increased 20 times to 18.45 metric tonnes in 2018 from 0.9… Continue reading Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
What is the News? The first hydrogen-powered car named “Toyota Mirai” was registered in Kerala in April 2022. With this, Kerala has become one of the select few states to allow the registration of such cars. Note: The registered vehicle is exempt from taxation because it will be used for research and development purposes. What… Continue reading Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
What is the News? According to a new study, rivers lining tropical and desert regions are more likely to change directions. These rivers expose the surrounding areas to floods as they abandon their usual route for a new one. What is avulsion? Avulsion means a sudden cutting off of land by flood or change in… Continue reading Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
What is the News? According to the study published in the journal, the share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming is almost as much as carbon dioxide. What is the potential of non-CO2 pollutants on Climate Change? IPCC Working Group reports have shown that the contribution of CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases to global… Continue reading Share of non-CO2 pollutants contributing to global warming almost as much as carbon dioxide: Study
Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
What is the News? Kolkata became the first major metropolitan city in India to prepare a detailed register of biodiversity (People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)). Note: Chandigarh and Indore are other important cities that have prepared the document. What is the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)? The People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) entails complete documentation of biodiversity such… Continue reading Kolkata unveils biodiversity register: First among major Indian metros
Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface
What is the News? Scientists have scanned a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii and is known to slow earthquake waves. What have the scientists found? Scientists have found a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii. This structure is known to slow earthquake waves. They found that the speed… Continue reading Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface
India has world’s highest number of children with severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
What is the News? UNICEF has released a report titled “Severe wasting: An overlooked child survival emergency”. What is Severe Wasting? Wasting is defined as low weight-for-height. It is the most visible and lethal type of malnutrition. It affects over 45 million children under age 5. Severe wasting is also known as severe acute malnutrition… Continue reading India has world’s highest number of children with severe acute malnutrition: UNICEF
State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report. What are the key findings of the report? Four Climate Indicators broke record: The world seems to be on a fast track toward climate catastrophe as four major climate indicators broke records in 2021. These… Continue reading State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
