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What is Sea Ice?

Antarctica’s sea ice is rapidly shrinking due to global warming. A new report suggested that it is likely to shrink to a record low, falling to its lowest...

March 5, 2023

Methane Global Tracker report

The Methane Global Tracker report is the annual report released by the International Energy Agency. According to the latest report, fossil fuel companies released 120 million metric tonnes...

March 4, 2023

Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island Project

The Holistic Development of the Great Nicobar Island Project is being criticised for its adverse impact on the island’s ecology and indigenous tribes. This 166.10 sq. km project...

March 4, 2023

World Wildlife Day 2023

World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 by the United Nations. The main objective of the celebrations is to increase awareness of wild flora and fauna. Why...

March 3, 2023

What was Hyneria udlezinye?

Hyneria udlezinye was a prehistoric fish species that is of great interest to paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. This species lived around 360 million years ago during the Devonian...

March 1, 2023

What is Borthekera?

Borthekera, also known as Garcinia pedunculata, is a medicinal plant commonly found in Assam. The plant is related to the popular tropical fruit, mangosteen. The dried pulp of...

March 1, 2023

Bird Survey Dharoi 2023

The Gujarat Forest Department, BCSG (Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat), and the Adams Nature Retreat Resort together organized the bird survey in Dharoi Gujarat. It is a wetland...

February 28, 2023

Bihar Fog Alert System at $50,000

Dense fog affects visibility. Daily life disrupts due to fog and results in economic losses. To give an early warning about fog in the country, the Bihar Government...

February 25, 2023

India joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate is a joint initiative of the US. It was started by UAE and USA. The main objective of the initiative is to...

February 24, 2023

What are the risks of Ohio Derailment?

On February 3, 2023, a freight train derailed in the East Palestine town of Ohio state in the US. The train was carrying hazardous chemicals. Following the derailment,...

February 23, 2023

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