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This article is based on “Why is the locust surge posing a threat to agriculture in India” which was published in the Hindu on...
02 Jun 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Scorpion Fish: Scorpaenopsis neglecta
Why in News Recently, researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have found a rare Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis neglecta)...
01 Jun 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Government has directed the GMR Energy Limited to stop environmental hazardous activities like dredging in...
30 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Invasive Species: Charru Mussel
Why in News An invasive species named Charru mussel (Mytella strigata), native to the South and Central American coasts, is spreading quickly in the...
28 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News World Dugong Day is celebrated on 28th May, every year. Key Points Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one...
28 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News With rising mercury levels, Uttarakhand's forest fire season has now reached its peak. Key Points A wildfire is an unplanned fire...
27 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, World Turtle Day was observed on 23rd May to increase attention on conservation of Turtles and Tortoises. The theme for the...
26 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Punitus Sanctus: New Freshwater Fish
Why in News Recently, Puntius Sanctus, a new freshwater fish, has been found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. It has been found in a small...
26 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Ecologically Sensitive Areas in Western Ghats
Why in News Recently, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change interacted with Chief Ministers of six states through a video...
22 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Fall in Global Carbon Emissions
Why in News Recently, the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO) has evaluated Covid-19’s effect on carbon...
20 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Objections to Etalin Hydroelectric Project
Why in News Recently, some conservationists and former members of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) have sought rejection of approval for the...
19 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently Government of Uttar Pradesh has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and...
15 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the annual rankings of the global Energy Transition Index. The index benchmarks...
14 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Energy Needs in the Context of Climate Crisis
Why in News Recently, on the occasion of the National Technology Day, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar conveyed a message to the people of India...
13 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Environmental Sustainability in Post-Lockdown Phase
This article is based on “Rediscovering sustainable development through a Covid-19 lockdown lens” which was published in the Indian...
11 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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This article is based on “Undemocratic Evasion of Environmental Responsibility” which was published in The Economic and Political...
05 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The Centre has advised the Assam state government to go for culling of pigs affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF). Key Points It...
04 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The 13th session of the Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh webinar titled, ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ was...
04 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park
Why in News Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP), Karnataka has come out with the Animal Adoption Programme to conserve wildlife...
02 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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XI Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Why in News Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change attended the 11th Petersberg Climate Dialogue. The dialogue...
29 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
