Ultradian rhythms: the cycles of life Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Ultradian rhythm: Life on Earth is sustained by various biological cycles, among which the ultradian rhythm is a key cyclic process observed in all living organisms, from single-celled entities to humans. Unlike circadian rhythms that operate on a 24-hour cycle, like the […]

    What are IPCC’s assessment reports? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: Since 1988, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has produced six assessment reports, three special reports, and methodology reports that provide guidelines for estimating greenhouse gas emissions and removal. Details: Three reports from the IPCC’s sixth assessment cycle (AR6) were […]

    International light pollution guidelines for migratory species prepared Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: The International Light Pollution Guidelines for migratory species were developed in response to the growing concern of light pollution, first acknowledged during the CMS COP 13 meeting in Gandhinagar four years ago. About International Light Pollution Guidelines for migratory species: […]

    Researchers find new crustacean in Odisha’s Chilika Lagoon Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Researchers from Berhampur University in Odisha, India, have identified a new species of marine amphipod, named Parhyale odian, in Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. About Parhyale odian: The discovery increases the total known species in the […]

    CMS COP14: Action plans for African-Eurasian migratory landbirds, other avian species adopted Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, adopted an action plan to improve the conservation status of migratory […]

    Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating: Global warming could wipe them out in southern Africa Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The first study on the impact of climate change on rhinos in southern Africa predicts that, under the worst-case scenario of climate change, the region’s national parks could lose […]

    COP14: Draft resolutions on the Atlas on animal migratory species, and maltreatment of seabirds submitted Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Context: At the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP14) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, draft decisions were submitted on the development of […]

    Scientists seek more protections for ‘living fossil’ Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Environmental groups are advocating for endangered species protection for the American horseshoe crab, citing threats from commercial exploitation, habitat loss, and climate change. Details: These ancient marine arthropods, not true crabs but closer to spiders and scorpions, have seen […]

    MSP guarantee across crops can raise income and demand Subject: Economy Section: National economy and National Income Context: CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics has said that Guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price (MSP) across crops would support farm incomes and spur consumption demand, estimating the “real cost” of such a guarantee at around ₹21,000 […]

    On the rights of forest-dwellers Subject: Environment Section: Environmental laws and Institutions Context: The notification of the Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Erode district of Tamil Nadu triggered concerns among forest-dwellers around it. They expressed fear that this may lead to their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of […]