Global Methane Tracker 2024

Source-This post on Global Methane Tracker 2024 is based on the article “Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA” published in “DownToEarth” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, methane emissions from fuel usage in… Continue reading Global Methane Tracker 2024

Fifth mass coral bleaching event

Source-This post on Fifth mass coral bleaching event has been created based on the article “Fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years hit Great Barrier Reef, marine park authority confirms” published in “The Guardian” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years.… Continue reading Fifth mass coral bleaching event

Golden langurs

Source-This post on golden langurs has been created based on the article “7,396 golden langurs in India, reveals survey” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The latest survey of the primate has revealed that there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. About Golden langurs Aspect Details Description… Continue reading Golden langurs

Taeniogonalos deepaki

Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki

Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests

Source- The post on Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests is based on the article “Villagers oppose declaring ‘orans’ as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Villagers in western Rajasthan are worried about the State’s plan to classify orans… Continue reading Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests

Begonia Narahari

Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari

Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)

Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)

Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

Source-This post on Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative  has been created based on the article “Swachhata Green Leaf Rating Initiative” published in “PIB” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism launched the Swachhata Green… Continue reading Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

Global Resource Outlook 2024

Source-This post on Global Resource Outlook 2024 is based on the article “UNEA-6: Extraction & use of world’s resources has grown three times more in 50 years” published in “Down to Earth” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Global Resource Outlook 2024 report has been published by UNEP. Key findings of the… Continue reading Global Resource Outlook 2024

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