Invasive weed 17 plants stifling Kaziranga park
Context A Vitamin D3-rich weed and a shrub with roots that wild boars love to gorge on are among the 18 invasive plants stifling the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve,…
Udaipur’s bird village menar to be declared wetland
Context Recognised as the “bird village” following community-driven conservation efforts, Menar in Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan's new wetland. About Menar Wetland This will pave the…
Species in News: Spiny Horntail
Context Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly, Spiny Horntail that was hitherto unseen in the State. About the Spiny Horntail The Spiny Horntail is known to…
What are Green Jobs?
Context During an event to mark World Environment Day, Prime Minister, mentioned India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’ What are Green jobs? ‘Green jobs’ refer to a class of jobs that…
A giant tortoise species Chelonoidis phantasticus
Context A giant tortoise, found alive in 2019, has been confirmed to belong a Galápagos species long believed extinct. About Chelonoidis phantasticus Named Fernanda after her Fernandina Island home, the…
What are Carbon Bombs?
Context A group of environmentalists, lawyers, and activists have come together to identify and ‘defuse carbon bombs’– coal, oil and gas projects that have the potential to contribute significantly to…
Money spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Context Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in the country from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. About Money spider The…
Why are wolves endangered in India?
Context With only 3,100 wolves remaining in India, they could be the next to disappear. About Indian Grey Wolf The Indian grey wolves are one of the oldest wolf lineages…
Microbial fuel cell (MFC)
Context Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a microbial fuel cell (MFC), a bio-electrochemical device that can generate “green energy” by treating wastewater. Key Findings The…
Stockholm+50
Context Stockholm+50 is convened by the United Nations and is hosted by Sweden with support from the Government of Kenya. In May 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to…
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