Fact Sheet: Thiania indica

A group of researchers led by from Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, have discovered a new species of jumping spider, Thiania indica. The spider was discovered during an expedition to Kulathupuzha in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary in ..

Tags: Biodiversity • Jumping spider • New Species

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Yaya Tso to be Ladakh’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site

Yaya Tso is a lake in Ladakh and is known as the Bird’s Paradise. The lake is at an altitude of 4,820 kilometres. The lake is a popular breeding site for black-necked cranes. The lake was recently announced as the ..

Tags: Biodiversity • biodiversity heritage site • Biological Diversity Act • yaya tso

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

FAO: India elected the Vice Chair

The Inter-Governmental Technical Working Group reviews the technical issues at the Food and Agriculture Organization and also advises the organizations on key decisions. India will hold the position of Vice Chairperson at the 12th session of the group. The ITWG ..

Tags: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Agricultural biodiversity • Biodiversity • DAD-IS • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Madagascar: Discovery of 20 New Frog Species

The humid vegetation in Madagascar is home to a diverse population of small, brown frogs. These frogs are known for their subtle mating calls that can be heard in the darkness, and are difficult to spot due to their ability ..

Tags: Biodiversity • endemic species • Frogs • Madagascar • Museomics

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023

The Government of India has sponsored the proposal for the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023, which has been accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This has given the Indian Government the opportunity to celebrate the IYM and ..

Tags: Biodiversity • climatechange adaptation • climateresilientcrops • droughtresistantcrops • foodsecurity

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Montreal in December 2022 adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The GBF includes four goals and 23 targets to address the loss ..

Tags: Biodiversity • Biodiversity conservation • Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) • UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs