Migratory monarch butterflies officially declared ‘endangered’, but there’s hope

Source: The post is based on the article “Migratory monarch butterflies officially declared ‘endangered’, but there’s hope” published in Down To Earth on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Migratory Monarch Butterflies as Endangered under IUCN Red List. What is a Migratory Monarch Butterfly?… Continue reading Migratory monarch butterflies officially declared ‘endangered’, but there’s hope

Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?

Source: The post is based on the article “Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Synthetic Biology?3 How can synthetic biology be used ​​to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem?4 What are the concerns associated with misuse… Continue reading Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?

Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided

Source: The post is based on the article “Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided” published in Down To Earth on 15th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ozone Hole?3 Ozone Hole over Tropics4 What are the criticisms against this study? What is the News? According to a recent study,… Continue reading Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided

Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world

Source: The post is based on the article “Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world” published in Down To Earth on 13th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genomics?3 What does the report say on Genomics?4 What are the recommendations given by the report?5 What is the… Continue reading Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world

Tectonic plate dragging plume material: Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology

Source: The post is based on the article “Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology” published in Down To Earth on 13th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 About the study4 Key Findings of the study What is the News? A study by a team of scientists at the Goa-based… Continue reading Tectonic plate dragging plume material: Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology

Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

Source: The post is based on the article “Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? A study has revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the… Continue reading Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease

Source: The post is based on the article “Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? Ghana has reported its first-ever suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease? Marburg virus disease(MVD) is a severe disease in humans… Continue reading Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease

SOFI Report 2022: World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN

Source: The post is based on the article “World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World(SOFI) Report?3 What are the key findings of the report?3.1 Global… Continue reading SOFI Report 2022: World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN

Global Findex Report 2021: India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report

Source: The post is based on the article “India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Global Findex Report 2021?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations given… Continue reading Global Findex Report 2021: India still among countries with poor access to banking: Report

Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?

Source: The post is based on the article “Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 202 What is the News? Experts have recommended updating the vaccines to protect against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. How are vaccines updated? mRNA vaccines:… Continue reading Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?

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