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Climate Transparency Report 2022

The eighth edition of the Climate Transparency report was released recently. Key findings The report, which assessed the climate actions by G20 countries found that the members’ support...

October 21, 2022

Tamil Nadu’s State-level Committee for Vulture Conservation

The Tamil Nadu Government launched a State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC) for coordination within the government for the implementation of the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation (APVC)...

October 20, 2022

What is Solar Facility?

The ‘Solar Facility’ has been approved by the International Solar Alliance at its 5th Assembly Meeting. Key facts Solar Facility is a payment guarantee mechanism under the ISA...

October 20, 2022

Paraliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Key facts In 2018, an international team of researchers surveyed the Atacama Trench...

October 15, 2022

Death of Pilot Whales in New Zealand

Over 400 whales have died after being stranded on New Zealand’s Pitt Island. Key facts While majority of the stranded pilot whales died naturally, the survivors were euthanized...

October 13, 2022

Living Planet Report 2022

Living Planet Report 2022 found drastic decline in the global wildlife population. Key findings Living Planet Report 2022 is a joint endeavor of the World Wildlife Fund and...

October 13, 2022

Discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives

Recently, scientists reported the discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in the island nation Maldives, India’s southern neighbour. Key Facts This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some...

October 13, 2022

Kadavur Slender Loris sanctuary

The state government of Tamil Nadu has notified the establishment of Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary. Key facts Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s first ever Slender Loris...

October 13, 2022

Leopards in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Leopards have been sighted in Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time since 1940. Key facts • Eight leopards have been sighted in the Asola Bhatti...

October 10, 2022

Cheetah Task Force

The Central Government has constituted a task force to monitor the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park and other designated areas. Key facts The Union Ministry of...

October 8, 2022

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