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Amrut Biodiversity Park

The Amrut Biodiversity Park was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in 2025. Located along NH-24 in the Yamuna floodplains, this park spans 90 hectares. It is part...

March 10, 2025

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Recent research has revealed alarming changes in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC). This vital ocean current is slowing down, primarily due to melting ice sheets. Conducted by the...

March 8, 2025

Invasive Species Threatening Haryana’s Forests

Haryana’s forests are under severe threat from invasive species, notably Lantana camara and Prosopis juliflora. These species have invaded approximately 89 square kilometres of forested areas, impacting biodiversity....

March 7, 2025

Climate Change Threatens Global Crop Production and Diversity

Recent studies highlight the severe impact of climate change on global agriculture. As temperatures rise beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius, crop production in low latitude areas is at risk....

March 7, 2025

Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred is currently approaching Australia’s east coast, bringing unprecedented weather conditions. This cyclone is notable for its southern formation and slow movement. These characteristics pose risks to...

March 7, 2025

Wallace Line and Biodiversity

The Wallace Line is concept in biogeography. It marks the distinct biodiversity found in Asia and Australia. This line was identified by Alfred Russel Wallace in the late...

March 6, 2025

Oarfish Spotted in Mexico

The oarfish was recently sighted off the coast of Baja California Sur. This deep-sea fish, known scientifically as Regalecus glesne, is often referred to as the “doomsday fish”...

March 5, 2025

Lake Tanganyika Basin

The Lake Tanganyika Basin is facing severe biodiversity threats. Recently, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia initiated a five-year project aimed at addressing these transboundary...

March 5, 2025

Obesity Trends in India, US and China

The rise of obesity is a pressing global health issue. Recent studies predict that by 2050, China, and the United States will have the highest numbers of individuals...

March 5, 2025

Project Lion

The Indian government launched the Project Lion to protect and expand the population of Asiatic lions. The project was approved with a substantial budget of Rs 2,927.71 crore,...

March 5, 2025

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