Study reveals evolutionary history, biogeographic origins of butterflies Subject :Environment Section: species in news Context: An international team of researchers sequenced 391 genes from nearly 2,300 butterfly species from 90 countries to help reconstruct a new phylogenomic tree of butterflies representing 92% of all general. Details: While the earlier classification was based more […]

    Is climate change altering Arctic ground squirrels’ hibernation patterns? Subject :Environment Section: species in news Context: A new study (Science) analysed more than 25 years of climate and biological data. The findings include shorter hibernation periods and differences between male and female hibernation periods. Details of the study: Arctic ground squirrels survive harsh […]

    High road to Dubai COP28: Why discussions on carbon credits are important at upcoming Bonn climate conference Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Carbon markets will be a key discussion topic at the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany, scheduled from June 5-15, 2023. Details: The Bonn Conference will advance the work on […]

    Scheme For Circular economy in Smart Cities gets approval Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: THE UNION Cabinet approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 to promote circular economy in 18 smart cities to be selected through a competition. Circular economy in smart cities: The total funding for the […]

    CPCB’s new guidelines for India’s stone crusher sector a welcome step Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) published the Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing units Details: The stone crusher sector is responsible for significant fugitive dust emissions and causes severe air pollution. The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) […]

    Gharial conservation Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The collective efforts of local authorities and conservationists caused gharial nest numbers in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) rise to 36 in 2022, from 19 in 2019. Details: The conservation efforts of critically endangered gharial in KWS were started in 1970s. The government launched a […]