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Lake Kariba

Source– This post on Lake Kariba is based on the article “El Nino drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba only 13% full: A disaster for people & wildlife” published in “Down to Earth” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Due to the latest El Nino drought, water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically.… Continue reading Lake Kariba

Pahariyas tribe

Source-This post on Pahariya tribe is based on the article “Seeds of solace” published in “Down to earth” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Jharkhand’s Pahariya tribe aims to achieve seed independence by depositing native varieties in community-led banks About Pahariyas tribe 1. The Pahariyas primarily reside in Jharkhand and West Bengal, with… Continue reading Pahariyas tribe

Science Based Tartget Initiative

Source– This post is based on the article “Carbon Controversy: Corporate climate action watchdog’s new decision regarding use of offsetting causes backlash” published in “Down To Earth” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? The recent decision by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to allow carbon offsetting for Scope 3 emissions has sparked… Continue reading Science Based Tartget Initiative

Need for new definition of elephant corridors

Source-This post on Need for new definition of elephant corridors must be carefully planned has been created based on the article “Efforts to reconnect elephant corridors must be carefully planned” published in “Down to Earth” on 5 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article highlights the… Continue reading Need for new definition of elephant corridors

Climate engineering – Potential & Concerns

Source-This post on climate engineering -Potential & Concerns has been created based on the article “Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared” published in “Down to Earth” on 5 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation,… Continue reading Climate engineering – Potential & Concerns

Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change

Source-This post on Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change is based on the article “Criollo: This breed of cattle developed in the New World can withstand climate change, say Irish scientists” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Irish researchers found that Criollo cattle have adapted… Continue reading Criollo: Cattle breed capable of withstanding climate change

Bridge fuel

Source-This post on Bridge fuel is based on the article “Is natural gas actually cleaner than coal? Growing evidence says maybe not” published in “DownToEarth” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? Natural gas is often referred to as a ‘Bridge Fuel’ for nations aiming to move away from coal and oil dependence while… Continue reading Bridge fuel

Caracals

Source-This post on Caracal is based on the article “Protect India’s scrublands to save the caracal: Dharmendra Khandal & Ishan Dhar” published in “Down to Earth” on 30th March 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed that caracal is on the verge of extinction. It has necessitated the need for its conservation. About… Continue reading Caracals

WHO launches CoViNet

Source-This post on WHO launches CoViNet has been created based on the article “WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses” published in “Down to Earth” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet. About CoViNet Description-It is… Continue reading WHO launches CoViNet

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