Mystery illness in Eluru
Context Recently, Over 550 people in Eluru town of Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district have been suffering from convulsions, seizures, dizziness and nausea. Key Details The All India Institute of Medical…
Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance
Context India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site, which is a second one in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. About Tso Kar…
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary-‘Mini Kaziranga’
Context Too many cattle are robbing the one-horned rhinos of Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, referred to as ‘Mini Kaziranga’ for similar features, of their nutritious food. One of the factors…
Climate Change Performance Index 2020
Context Recently, India ranked high along with the European Union and the United Kingdom in the latest edition of the Climate Change Performance Index 2020 released by non-profit Germanwatch. Findings of…
What are Eco-ducts or Eco-bridges?
Context Recently, Ramnagar Forest Division in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, recently built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals. Why eco-bridges matter Eco-ducts or eco-bridges aim to enhance wildlife connectivity…
Rat Hole Mining in the East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya
Context Moolamylliang, a village in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, is making progress in becoming a greener place amid abandoned pits from the rat-hole mining. Key Details National Green Tribunal…
Red Sea Turtles
Context Turtle populations in the Red Sea could be turning overwhelmingly female because of a rise in sea temperatures caused due to anthropogenic climate change, a new study has showed.…
World Heritage Irrigation Structure Sites
Context Recently, Four sites in India have received the World Heritage Irrigation Structure Sites tag this year. Key Details The sites are Cumbum Tank, Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal, Porumamilla Tank (Anantharaja Sagaram)…
Wild ‘Kiwi’ of Arunachal Pradesh
Context Twenty years ago, the kiwis that grew wild in Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley barely caught anyone’s attention. Recently, the kiwis of the region are the only certified organic fruit…
Species in News: Zebrafish
Context Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within a short time period. Found in South Asia, it is a popular…
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