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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) is a landmark international agreement adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity...
Oil Companies Threatening Okavango, Murchison Falls
A report titled “Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?” was released recently by a German non-profit Urgewald. About Okavango delta The Okavango delta, a UNESCO World...
Living Planet Report 2022
Living Planet Report 2022 found drastic decline in the global wildlife population. Key findings Living Planet Report 2022 is a joint endeavor of the World Wildlife Fund and...
Maharashtra Gene Bank Project
Recently, Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ‘Maharashtra Gene Bank’, a first-of-its-kind project in India. What is the objective of the Maharashtra Gene Bank Project? To conserve genetic resources in...
Western Ghats: New gecko species
A team of researchers recently discovered a new gecko species in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species has been named as Hemidactylus easai. The species was named...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park-India’s first OECM site
On World Wetlands Day, that is, on February 2, the Aravalli Biodiversity Park was announced as the first Other Effective Area – based Conservation Measures site, OECM site....
