Subject: Environment Context: Destructive flooding of the Brahmaputra will probably be more frequent than previously estimated, even without factoring in the effects of human-driven climate change, says a new study which assembled a chronology of the river’s flow for the last seven centuries. Concept: In the current study, based on the tree rings data, they […]
Subject: Environment Context: Scientists at Agharkar Research Institute have used the Zebrafish as a research model and identified genes that can promote heart regeneration. Scientists have sought to decode the heart regeneration processes using this animal model. Concept: Zebrafish – a tiny freshwater fish barely 2-3 cm long can efficiently regenerate its damaged heart within […]
Subject: Environment Context: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Uttarakhand Forest Department has built a special eco bridge in the Ramnagar forest division of Nanital district for reptiles to cross over the busy jungle road. Concept: The highway to Nainital is a very busy one and a large number of vehicles ply on it during the […]
Subject: Environment Context: The arrival of flamingos from far flung areas has started at Point Calimere, one of the popular destinations in the State for the winged visitors. Concept: It is located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu spreads across an area of 30 sq.km and comprises sandy coastal, saline swamps and thorn scrub forests […]
Subject: Environment Context : The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change grants environment clearance for opening the bar mouth in pulicat lake permanently at a cost of ₹27 crore, the State government has informed the Madras High Court. Concept: Over 90,000 birds, including storks and pelicans, have come from faraway places to the […]