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High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Key Points The One...

February 12, 2022

Australia: Designation of Koalas as Endangered species

On February 10, 2022, Australia designated the koala as an endangered species amid pressure on the marsupials’ eucalyptus tree habitats in eastern states of Australia. Key Points The...

February 11, 2022

Kaziranga National Park- Recent Study on Climate Change

According to latest research by scientists from Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon...

February 11, 2022

Increase in pollution levels in Mumbai

Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in...

February 9, 2022

White Cheeked Macaque

The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first...

February 9, 2022

Reintroduction of Cheetahs in India

Government of India has planned to bring disease-free, behaviourally sound Cheetahs from abroad in India, as a part of reintroduction plan. What are other qualities that Government is...

February 9, 2022

Loss of Ice in South Col Glacier

A new study highlighted that, Ice on a glacier near the summit of Mount Everest has shrunk dramatically, in last three decades. Research was led by University of...

February 8, 2022

Western Ghats: New gecko species

A team of researchers recently discovered a new gecko species in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species has been named as Hemidactylus easai. The species was named...

February 7, 2022

Sariska Tiger Reserve-Rise in Tigers

The Habitat management was launched in Sariska Tiger Reserve around June 2020. This has increased the number of tigers in the region. The tiger population in the reserve...

February 7, 2022

Cyclone Barsirai

On February 6, 2022, Cyclone Barsirai made landfall on coast of Madagascar, killing at least six people. It was an intense tropical cyclone. Highlights Cyclone had the packing...

February 7, 2022

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