Over 60 species of plants that can survive extreme dehydration found in Western Ghats Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: In the biodiversity hotspot Western Ghats, researchers have found 62 species of plants that can withstand harsh environments . Details: The discovery of the species, called desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plants, has […]
Tigers struggle to move within Nepal even as they cross borders: study Subject: Environment Section: Species in new Context: Tigers in Nepal are increasingly isolated in protected areas and facing difficulties moving within the country due to human activities and habitat fragmentation. Details: Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh which borders Nepal is […]
Will benefits from genetic resources ever reach communities? Subject: Environment Section: International Convention Context: Over the last two years, there have been extensive discussions around the concept of access and benefit sharing linked to genetic resources. Details: It has been at the core of discussions under: The Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Global […]
Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health Subject : Environment Section: International convention Context: Delegates from across the world have gathered at the 19th session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) in Rome, Italy. Details: The meeting is taking place at […]
Gymnosperms that are critical for coniferous forest health may be steadily declining in response to climate change Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Gymnosperm species of cold, high-altitude northwestern Himalayas are predicted to decline as their habitats reduce in the light of climate change impacts. Details: Slow-growing gymnosperms have a relatively long lifespan and […]
Gambusia: This solution could actually be an invasive problem Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The Andhra Pradesh government has released approximately 10 million Gambusia fish into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Details: Andhra Pradesh reported approximately 6,391 dengue cases and 2,022 malaria cases in 2022. About […]
U.S., India working to make investment easier for energy transition, says Yellen Subject : Environment Section: International Conventions Concept : The United States is working with India to develop ways to lower the cost of capital and increase private investment to fast-track India’s energy transition, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday. […]
Commonly-found cicada species sheds its foreign tag to embrace an Indian identity Subject :Environment Section: Species in new Context: A ‘foreign’cicada that is commonly found in several parts of South India has assumed an Indian identity. Details: The insect species that has now been christened Purana cheeveeda (after its Malayalam name Cheeveedu) used […]
China event raises concern over India’s only ape Subject :Environment Section: Species in new Context: The conservation status of India’s only ape was a cause for concern at a global event on gibbons held a week ago in China. The Global Gibbon Network (GGN) had its first meeting at Haikou in China’s Hainan […]
Coral Bleaching Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Concept : The water off South Florida is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) in mid-July, and scientists are already seeing signs of coral bleaching off Central and South America. If the extreme heat persists, it could have dire consequences for coral reefs. Just like humans, […]