Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023
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Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Gir cow breed?3 Why is Rashtriya Gokul Mission focusing more on Gir cow breed?4 What… Continue reading Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021” published in “Down To Earth” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Migration Outlook 2023 has been released. What is the International Migration Outlook 2023? Released by: Organisation for… Continue reading International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy” published in “Down To Earth” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Microalgae?3 What is the importance and applications of Microalgae?4 What is the strategy adopted by Microalgae to… Continue reading Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF). Note: Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate… Continue reading Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
Source: The post is based on the article “New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this law proposed by scientists?3 What are the three types of functions in nature according to the… Continue reading New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
Source: The post is based on the article “This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon” published in “Down To Earth” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.It has been named as Badis limaakumi. What is Badis Limaakumi? Source:… Continue reading This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon
How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive” published in Down To Earth on 3rd September 2023 What is the News? The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation… Continue reading How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive
7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible” published in Down To Earth on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A study has found that a specific bacteria named Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C could help reduce methane emissions from… Continue reading Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
