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A Study on Sal Forest Tortoise
Why in News A recent study by ecologists in the Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), finds that over 90% of the potential distribution of the Sal...
12 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles has begun at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery (near Ganjam district). The coast of Odisha in...
09 May 2020 Conservation
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Tiger Population in Sundarbans Rises
Why in News As per the latest census conducted by the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count in the Sundarbans for 2019-20 has gone up to 96...
08 May 2020 Conservation
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Black Panther in Netravali Sanctuary
Why in News A black panther was spotted in Goa’s Netravali Sanctuary. While the area is a known habitat of tigers, this is for the first...
08 May 2020 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
Why in News Recently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized an IDEAthon on...
04 May 2020 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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No Improvement in Ganga Water Quality
Why in News According to a report published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the pollution in Ganga has not reduced significantly...
29 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The Centre has decided to utilize the forthcoming monsoon season to expand its water conservation efforts under the Jal Shakti...
29 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Bus and Car Project
Why in News Recently, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has announced the launch of its new project involving hydrogen Fuel Cell...
28 Apr 2020 Conservation
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The Big picture: Coronavirus Impact on Environment
Global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5bn tonnes this year, a reduction of 5%, as the coronavirus...
25 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Human Activities Responsible for Zoonoses
Why in News According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), 60% of human infectious diseases originate from animals. Key Points Zoonoses It...
22 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Water Quality Improves in Yamuna
Why in News According to a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the quality of water in the river Yamuna has improved along the...
21 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an advisory to state governments asking them to ensure safe...
18 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Located in Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It was established in 1973. Nilgiri...
14 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants. The sanctuary is covered by southern...
10 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Owing to a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with Covid-19 in New York (Bronx Zoo), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...
07 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The Forest Department is procuring forest produce collected by the tribespeople of the Agasthyavanam Biological Park (ABP) and...
03 Apr 2020 Conservation
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Himalayan Ibex a Distinct Species
Why in News A recent study by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has proved that Himalayan Ibex is a distinct species from the...
30 Mar 2020 Conservation
