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Invasive Species: Charru Mussel
Why in News An invasive species named Charru mussel (Mytella strigata), native to the South and Central American coasts, is spreading quickly in the...
28 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News World Dugong Day is celebrated on 28th May, every year. Key Points Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one...
28 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, World Turtle Day was observed on 23rd May to increase attention on conservation of Turtles and Tortoises. The theme for the...
26 May 2020 Conservation
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Punitus Sanctus: New Freshwater Fish
Why in News Recently, Puntius Sanctus, a new freshwater fish, has been found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. It has been found in a small...
26 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the first International Tea Day was observed on 21st May after it was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in...
22 May 2020 Conservation
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Why in News The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22nd May every year to increase understanding and awareness of...
22 May 2020 Conservation
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Fall in Global Carbon Emissions
Why in News Recently, the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO) has evaluated Covid-19’s effect on carbon...
20 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, a new prey and predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra found the presence of 115 tigers and...
20 May 2020 Conservation
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Objections to Etalin Hydroelectric Project
Why in News Recently, some conservationists and former members of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) have sought rejection of approval for the...
19 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The Ministry of Culture hosted a webinar on “Revitalising Museums and Cultural Spaces” to celebrate the International Museum...
19 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, a rare palm, Pinanga andamanensis, has been successfully cultivated at Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research...
19 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently Government of Uttar Pradesh has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and...
15 May 2020 Conservation
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Energy Needs in the Context of Climate Crisis
Why in News Recently, on the occasion of the National Technology Day, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar conveyed a message to the people of India...
13 May 2020 Conservation
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A Study on Sal Forest Tortoise
Why in News A recent study by ecologists in the Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), finds that over 90% of the potential distribution of the Sal...
12 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles has begun at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery (near Ganjam district). The coast of Odisha in...
09 May 2020 Conservation
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Tiger Population in Sundarbans Rises
Why in News As per the latest census conducted by the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count in the Sundarbans for 2019-20 has gone up to 96...
08 May 2020 Conservation
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Black Panther in Netravali Sanctuary
Why in News A black panther was spotted in Goa’s Netravali Sanctuary. While the area is a known habitat of tigers, this is for the first...
08 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The 13th session of the Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh webinar titled, ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ was...
04 May 2020 Conservation
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IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
Why in News Recently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized an IDEAthon on...
04 May 2020 Conservation
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Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park
Why in News Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP), Karnataka has come out with the Animal Adoption Programme to conserve wildlife...
02 May 2020 Conservation
