Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity” published in Down To Earth on 9th September 2022. What is the News? Experts have expressed the concern that the presence of invasive and non-native Red-Eared Slider Turtles in India would lead to the extinction of native… Continue reading Invasive south red-eared slider turtle poses threat to Indian biodiversity
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Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Source: The post is based on the article “Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance” published in Down To Earth on 8th September 2022 What is the News? A study has ranked India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement fifth in compliance and fourth in ambition. About the study The… Continue reading Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease” published in Down To Earth on 6th September 2022 What is the News? A mysterious pneumonia outbreak in Argentina has been identified as Legionellosis disease. What is Legionellosis disease? Legionellosis is a pneumonia-like illness that varies in severity… Continue reading Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease
New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables
Source: The post is based on the article “New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables” published in Down To Earth on 29th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. This coating can keep… Continue reading New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables
MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible
Source: The post is based on the article “MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible” published in Down To Earth on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment(MOXIE) has produced oxygen on Mars with components from the planet’s atmosphere. What is MOXIE? MOXIE is a small box… Continue reading MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible
State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report” published in Down To Earth on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? The 32nd annual State of the Climate Report has been released. What is the State of the Climate Report? Published by: The report… Continue reading State of the Climate Report: Greenhouse gas, sea levels reached record highs in 2021: NOAA Report
International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Source: The post is based on the article “International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast” published in Down To Earth on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. What… Continue reading International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2022. What is the News? Africa has adopted the PEN-PLUS strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-communicable diseases (NCD). What is the PEN-PLUS Strategy?… Continue reading African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short
Source: The post is based on the article “Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2022. What is the News? Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme in 2021. What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana? Launched in: 2018 by… Continue reading Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short
Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Source: The post is based on the article “This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops” published in Down To Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by… Continue reading Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
