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Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is...
Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya
In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020...
Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur
The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates...
Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species
A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton...
Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod
The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He...
Dicliptera srisailamica: New Flower Species Discovered
Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new flower species, which took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The species,...
Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin....
Temperate Rainforests Face Severe Climate Threats
Recent research marks that over 68 percent of these ecosystems could vanish by 2100 if current greenhouse gas emissions continue, which is termed ‘business-as-usual.’ Temperate rainforests are unique...
Discovery of New Freshwater Fish Genus Koima
Recent research has revealed the genus Koima, a new group of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. This discovery marks the region’s rich biodiversity and the need...
Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is dealing with a new ecological problem caused by an invasive plant called Senna tora. This plant, originally from Central America, has been...
What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a...
