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2019 edition of International Day of Tropics

The International Day of the Tropics is observed every year on June 29 to raise awareness to the specific challenges faced by tropical areas, the far-reaching implications of...

July 3, 2019

Lecanorchis taiwaniana discovered in Assam

In Assam, a type of orchid – Lecanorchis taiwaniana (parasitic bloom) – has coincidentally discovered by Assam’s forest officer named Jatindra Sarma. The parasitic bloom is a variant...

May 15, 2019

“Hotspots of human impact on threatened terrestrial vertebrates”

Recently, a study titled “Hotspots of human impact on threatened terrestrial vertebrates” published in the journal PLOS Biology has reported that human impacts on species occur across 84%...

March 14, 2019

India’s first genetic bank for wildlife conservation inaugurated in Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, India’s first genetic bank for wildlife conservation has been inaugurated by Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan at the Laboratory for Conservation of...

August 13, 2018

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...

August 1, 2018

2018 International Day of Tropics observed on June 29

The International Day of Tropics is observed every year on June 29 to raise awareness to the specific challenges faced by tropical areas, the far-reaching implications of the...

July 1, 2018

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Ecologism

Ecologism is a political ideology that prioritises ecological balance and environmental sustainability. It argues that the protection of the environment is crucial for the well-being of society. This...

May 19, 2015

Lichens as Pollution Indicators

Lichens are unique organisms formed from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and photosynthetic partners, typically algae or cyanobacteria. They thrive in diverse environments, showcasing resilience to extreme conditions....

December 7, 2014

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...

June 6, 2012

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