Ecology & Environment

Dense fog conditions are continued over North India

Dense to very dense fog conditions are continued over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. LEARNING FROM HOME/ WITHOUT CLASSES/ BASICS Fog is formed when air at or near the earth’s surface…

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Western Disturbances impact on rain and snowfall: Basics Explained

Western disturbances, the only source of rainfall and snowfall in the hills of north India during winter, non-monsoonal precipitation, have been showing a declining trend in intensity in the past…

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New notification  in wildlife trade: Basics Explained

After 40 years India has revised, its rules on the wildlife trade there by excluded some species from the process of issuing licences for their wildlife trade. A notification titled:…

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Besan laddoos from Hanuman Garhi have secured a Geographical Indication (GI) tag

The famed besan ladoos from Hanuman Garhi have secured a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The GI tag not only acknowledges the ladoos’ roots but also supports the cultural heritage and…

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Hottest year (2023) on record: Basics Explained

As per the European Climate Agency, last year (2023) shattered global annual heat records, and Earth recorded 1.48 degrees Celsius (2.66 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times which is barely below…

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2,40,000 nano plastic fragments in One-litre bottle of water: Basics Explained

In the new study, using newly developed laser technology, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Columbia University have found that a single plastic…

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Kai chutney received the geographical identity tag: Basics Explained

The Similipal kai chutney received the geographical identity tag on January 2, 2024. The chutney is made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district; is…

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Stressed Groundwater Resources in India: Basics Explained

The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report,2023, for the entire country was released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REPORT As per the assessment report contribution of…

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Tsunami waves hit Japan after earthquake: Basics Explained

After a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit north-central Japan Tsunami waves hit several parts of Japan’s coastal areas.              The word tsunami (pronounced tsoo-nah’-mee) is composed of the Japanese words “tsu”…

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India commenced year-round observations in the Arctic: Basics Explained

India commenced year-round observations in Svalbard, the world’s northern most inhabited place, in the Arctic at the research station, Himadri. It would cater to new scientific projects in atmospheric and…

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