Consumption of animal protein Subject: Environment Context: The gap between high-, middle- and low-income countries on the per capita consumption of animal protein (meat, fish, dairy, eggs) in the next decade is expected to increase, according to a report Titled OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 Concept: The report is a collaborative effort of the Organization for Economic Co-operation […]
Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary Subject: Environment Context: After the Centre’s nod for creation of the Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary, the Rajasthan government is hoping to develop a tiger corridor connecting three tiger reserves passing through districts including SawaiMadhopur, Kota and Bundi. Concept: Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary will be link Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Northeast &Mukundra […]
Lambda Variant Subject: Environment Context: Even as the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to drive the rise in infections around the world, another variant, Lambda, is increasingly being seen by scientists and health experts as a new emerging threat. Concept: The World Health Organization designated the Lambda variant, previously known by its formal scientific name C.37, as […]
Harit Dhara Subject: Environment Context: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institute has developed an anti-methanogenic feed supplement ‘Harit Dhara’ Concept: Methane in cattle Methane is produced by animals having rumen, the first of their four stomachs where the plant material they eat – cellulose, fibre, starch and sugars – gets fermented or broken down […]
Last Ice Area (LIA) Subject: Environment Context: In a paper published in the journal “Communications Earth & Environment”, researchers note that in August 2020 the area where the Last Ice Area (LIA) is located, experienced a record low concentration of sea ice. Concept: The National Geographic noted that while climate projections forecast the […]
Mollar Bheri- East Kolkata Wetlands Subject: Environment Context: The cost of damage caused by garbage dumping and contamination of the 55-acre East Kolkata Wetlands, a Ramsar site, is Rs 1.46 crore, according to a joint report by state and central government agencies Concept: The study was done by West Bengal Pollution Control Board, […]
Differences in Asian and African elephants Subject: Environment Context: Researchers have found that social structure differs in Asian and African elephants, Concept: The African elephant species into two distinct species, the larger being the African savanna elephant and the smaller being the African forest elephant. While the two African species are about as […]