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Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches
The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Earlier news reported that wild boars were patrolling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
The First United Nations Biodiversity Summit CMS COP-13 in India: 3 Migratory Mammals Targeted
India is all set to host the fist Biodiversity Summit of the United Nations. It is to be inaugurated by PM Modi in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat on February 17, 2020. The CMS COP-13, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 approved by Cabinet
On January 29, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The bill aims to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy act, 1971. The bill is to be introduced in the coming session of Parliament Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
IUCN lists Hump-backed Mahseer as Critically Endangered
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed Hump-backed Mahseer as Critically Endangered in the Red List of Threatened Species. Hump-backed Mahseer The Hump-backed Mahseer is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish and is referred to as tiger of the water. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Threats to Bumphead Parrot Fish in Andaman
A study has shown that Fishing, coral reef degradation threaten parrotfish in Andaman. Fact Box: Bumphead parrotfish Scientific Name: Bolbometopon Muricatum IUCN Status: Vulnerable Findings of the Study Protection of coral cover along the existing protected marine areas in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Thailand names Siamese Fighting Fish its National Aquatic Animal
The government of Thailand has approved the proposal to name Siamese fighting fish as the National Aquatic Animal. The decision for based on the recommendation of the National Identity Committee of Thailand which promotes Thai cultural pride forwarded its endorsement ..