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Two New Ramsar sites

The Government of India recently added two new Ramsar sites. The sites were added on the World Wetlands Day. The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2...

February 3, 2022

Uganda Oil Deal

The Chinese and French oil giants have signed an agreement to build a huge oil pipeline in Uganda. The companies are to exploit the oil resources of the...

February 3, 2022

Plastic snowfall in the Alps

The researchers from Austria, Netherlands and Switzerland have found that trillions of plastic particles fall along with snow in Switzerland. These particles travel 2000 kilometres through air. What...

February 2, 2022

Humbertium covidum: New hammerhead flatworm species

Scientists recently discovered Humbertium covidum. These are new flat worn species. They look like a mini cobra. The new species were found hunting snails in Italy and France....

February 2, 2022

Climate Change: Early Flowering in UK

As per a study, climate change is causing plants in United Kingdom (UK) to flower almost a month earlier on average. Highlights Due to warmer weather, autumn leaf...

February 2, 2022

Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy

The Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean energy was recently launched at IIT Dharwad. The center will enhance the research in affordable and clean energy. About...

February 2, 2022

New Study on Tree Species

Around hundred scientists from different parts of the world came together and studied about different tree species. They found that there are 73,000 tree species in the world....

February 2, 2022

Neuroterus valhalla: New Wasp species

The Rice University researchers recently discovered a new wasp species called Neuroterus Valhalla. It is a weird species that spends 11 months of a year locked in a...

February 1, 2022

Two New Bird Species from Borneo

The new bird species, Cyornis and Zosterops, were discovered recently from Borneo. These species were inhabiting Meratus Mountains in south-eastern Borneo. About Cyornis Genus Cyornis is a genus of passerine birds,...

February 1, 2022

India’s Rank in Forest Area Gain

The Economic Survey released by the Department of Economic Affairs recently said that India ranks third in the world in terms of forest gain area. India has added...

February 1, 2022

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