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Why in News Recently, a rare amphibian i.e. Malabar Gliding Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) was spotted in Pullad, Kerala. The amphibian is...
15 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the water in the Lonar lake in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra was found to be turning reddish over the past few...
12 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Athirapally Hydel Electric Project
Why in News Recently, the Kerala government has approved the proposed Athirapally Hydro Electric Project (AHEP) on the Chalakudy river in Thrissur...
11 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Rise in the Population of Asiatic Lions
Why in News Recently, the Gujarat Forest Department has announced an increase in the population of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region. Total...
11 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Environmental Performance Index
Why in News India secured 168th rank in the 12th edition of the Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020. India’s rank was 177th in...
09 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the researchers have observed that the ongoing sixth mass extinction is one of the most serious environmental threats to the...
09 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Biodiversity Park in Uttarakhand
Why in News Uttrakhand opened its biggest biodiversity park in Haldwani on the World Environment Day (5th June). Biodiversity is the variety and...
09 Jun 2020 Conservation
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National Tiger Conservation Authority
Why in News Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has clarified that the tigers in the country have shown a healthy annual...
08 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Advisory on Importing Live Exotic Animals
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisory to streamline and formalise the process of...
06 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Sunderbans Damaged in Cyclone Amphan
Why in News Recently, the Chief Minister of West Bengal highlighted that about 28% of the Sunderbans has been damaged by Cyclone Amphan and launched...
06 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The government has announced implementation of the Nagar Van Scheme on the occasion of the World Environment Day (5th June). The...
06 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, Russia has declared a state of emergency in its Krasnoyarsk Region after a power plant fuel leaked causing 20,000 tonnes of...
05 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News The World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June every year for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our...
05 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Measures Related to Biosafety Regulations
Why in News The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology has taken measures to streamline the biosafety regulation for...
01 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Scorpion Fish: Scorpaenopsis neglecta
Why in News Recently, researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have found a rare Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis neglecta)...
01 Jun 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Government has directed the GMR Energy Limited to stop environmental hazardous activities like dredging in...
30 May 2020 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, the Government of India has called for bids to roll-out the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) plan. The...
30 May 2020 Conservation
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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