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Eravikulam National Park

April 5, 2023

Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is a 97 km2 national park located in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala. Established in 1978, it is the first national park in the state. Administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, ..

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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

April 5, 2023

Located in the southernmost part of India, the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (GoMMNP) is a protected area covering an area of around 560 square kilometers. The park includes a group of 21 islands situated in the Gulf of ..

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What is Sea Lamprey?

April 5, 2023

A marine biologist in The Netherlands, Jaco Havermans, recently spotted a rare sea lamprey on a beach. The sea lamprey, which is a parasitic fish, was found for the first time in six years. It was given to Ecomare, a ..

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What is Chondrostereum purpureum?

April 5, 2023

A recent case report published in Medical Mycology Case Reports revealed that a man in Kolkata, India, was infected with Chondrostereum purpureum, a plant fungus. This discovery has raised concerns about the potential risks of fungal infections in humans, especially ..

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International Day of Conscience

April 5, 2023

The International Day of Conscience is an annual worldwide awareness event celebrated on April 5th. It came into existence on July 25th, 2019, when the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution entitled “Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love ..

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Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the Birth of Mahavir

April 5, 2023

Mahavir Jayanti is an essential religious festival celebrated by the Jain community worldwide. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī in Jainism. Who is Lord Mahavir? Lord Mahavir was born ..

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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

April 5, 2023

April 4th is marked as the International Day of Mine Awareness and Aid in Mine Action. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of explosive mine action and to support the elimination of landmines and explosive ..

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Three New Species of Bush Crickets

April 5, 2023

The world of insects is vast and diverse, with new species being discovered all the time. Recently, a team of researchers led by Aarini Ghosh and Ranjana Jaiswara discovered three new species of bush crickets in India. These new species ..

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Partnership Opportunities in the Lithium Value Chain between India and Chile

April 5, 2023

Lithium has become an essential component of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the demand for lithium has skyrocketed, with countries vying for a slice of the lucrative ..

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ISA Permit for Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules

April 5, 2023

The ocean floor, covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored and untapped resources. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization that regulates and controls the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources on ..

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