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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...

March 17, 2023 Environment & Biodiversity 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...

February 6, 2023 Awards, Honours & Persons in News

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...

January 25, 2023 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...

January 4, 2023 Environment & Biodiversity 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...

January 2, 2023 India Nation & States Current Affairs

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...

December 20, 2022 International / World Current Affairs

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...

December 13, 2022

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...

October 13, 2022 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

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...

April 30, 2022 India Nation & States Current Affairs

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...

February 7, 2022 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

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....

February 6, 2022 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Scomberoides pelagicus: New fish (Pola Vatta)

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently identified a new Vatta species. The new fish is called Scomberoides pelagicus. About the new fish The new fish belongs...

February 4, 2022 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

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