Biogeography Current Affairs, GK & News
Arctic Ocean may be invaded by microbes: Study
On 14 Nov, two studies published in the journal Cell found that the diversity of microscopic organisms habiting the Earth’s oceans are the least at the higher latitudes nearer to the poles and increase in a gradient towards the equator. The two studies analysed the diversity of these organisms in samples collected from ocean water ..
Topics: Aquatic ecology • Biodiversity • Biogeography • Biological oceanography • Branches of biology • Marine life • Microorganism • Nature • Oceanography • Population genetics • Sea • Species
UN report titled “IPBES Global Assessment” released by IPBES
The UN report titled “IPBES Global Assessment” has been released by IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services). It is compiled by 145 expert authors from 50 countries. The IPBES report found that around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in ..
Topics: Ana María Hernández Salgar • Biodiversity • Biogeography • Branches of biology • Extinction • Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services • Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services • Natural environment • Nature • United Nations Environment Programme
UNEA adepts resolutions on single-use plastics and sustainable nitrogen management
The 4th session of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) was held in Nairobi from 11th to 15th March 2019. In it, UNEA adopted two resolutions piloted by India on single-use plastics and sustainable nitrogen management. The 2019 theme of the UNEA was Innovative Solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable production and consumption. In a significant ..
Topics: Biogeochemical cycle • Biogeography • Chemistry • Environmental chemistry • Metabolism • Natural sciences • Ozone • Ozone depletion • Ozone layer • Physical sciences • Soil biology • Sustainability
The 2018 World Rangers Day (WRD)
The World Rangers Day (WRD) is celebrated every year on July 31 to remember and appreciate the crucial services rendered by rangers who protect, conserve and preserve the biodiversity of our forests at the cost of their lives. The day also commemorates all the selfless men and women who lost their lives protecting defenseless animals ..
Topics: Biodiversity • Biogeography • Branches of biology • Conservation biology • Ecology • Natural environment • Nature • Species
Biodiversity Heritage Sites
In March 2017, the Assam Government launched Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development (SaCReD) Initiative to develop Majuli, the world’s largest river island, as the country’s first carbon neutral district. SaCReD Initiative will also ensure that infrastructure in Majuli has less carbon. It aims to battle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The will also aim ..
Topics: Biodiversity • Biogeography • Biology • Branches of biology • Conservation biology • Index of biodiversity articles • Majuli • Nature • Species
June 5: World Environment Day
“World Environment Day” is being observed across the globe Theme for this year: “Green Economy: Does it include you?” Government flagged-off the ‘Science Express-Biodiversity Special’ train in New Delhi to mark the day. The train highlights the bio-diversity zones in the country will also focus on a range of Biological diversity and livelihood. The train ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Topics: Biodiversity • Biogeography • Conservation biology • Delhi • Ecology • Government of India • India • Indira Gandhi • Members of the Lok Sabha • New Delhi • Science Express • Species