What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have developed tools to differentiate the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Contents1 About the Research:2 Difference between Indian and Chinese Pangolin:3 Significance of this research:4 About Pangolin: About the Research: The researchers characterised the morphological features… Continue reading ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
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GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Synopsis – The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended changes to the rail track doubling project in GOA. The project would have destroyed the fragile ecosystem of Western Ghats. Contents1 Introduction –2 What are the key findings by the CEC panel?3 What are the recommendations by the CEC panel?4 Conclusion Introduction – The Standing… Continue reading GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021”
What is the News? The Union Minister inaugurated The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021. About Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021: The Energy Forum(TEF), an independent think tank in India in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry(FIPI), is organizing New Delhi Dialogue 2021. FIPI is under the patronage of the… Continue reading Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021”
“Indian Rhino Vision 2020” – Last 2 Rhinos Translocated
What is the News? Indian Rhino Vision 2020(IRV 2020) came to an end with the release of two rhinos. An adult male and a female rhino transported to Assam’s Manas National Park from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary about 185 km east. Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020: Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020 was launched in 2005. Vision:… Continue reading “Indian Rhino Vision 2020” – Last 2 Rhinos Translocated
UN observes “International Day of Forests”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Day of Forests:3 Forest cover in India4 About United Nations Forum on Forests: What is the News? The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests. About International Day of Forests: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests… Continue reading UN observes “International Day of Forests”
The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
What is the News? The first inter-state tiger relocation project has been suspended. About the First Tiger Relocation Project: The National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) launched the first Tiger Relocation Project in 2018. Under the Project, two tigers a male (Mahavir) from Kanha Tiger Reserve and a female (Sundari) from Bandhavgarh from MP, were relocated to Satkosia… Continue reading The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What is the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change chaired by a Rajya Sabha member has tabled its report. The report demands more grants to the Environment ministry. What were the key highlights of the report? On Budget allocation for Environment Ministry: In Budget 2020-21, Government has reduced the revised… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
“Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
What is the News? Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has been using the Miyawaki method to create tiny urban forests in the Metropolitan areas of Mumbai. What is the Miyawaki Method? Miyawaki is an afforestation method based on the work of Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1980s. Process of Miyawaki Method: Initially, native trees of the… Continue reading “Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
“Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched the Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship. About Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship: The fellowship was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission. Aim: To recognize students, community workers or Self-Help Groups (SHG), and… Continue reading “Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship”
What is Carbon Watch App?
What is the news? Chandigarh becomes the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch App. It is a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. About Carbon Watch App: The app allows users to assess their carbon footprint. It also suggests ways to reduce Carbon Footprint. Carbon footprint… Continue reading What is Carbon Watch App?
