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International Biodiversity Day 2019
May 22 is observed as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The IDB promotes the notion that the diversity provided by the natural systems for human existence and wellbeing on earth, ..
UN report titled “IPBES Global Assessment” released by IPBES
The UN report titled “IPBES Global Assessment” has been released by IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services). It is compiled by 145 expert authors from 50 countries. The IPBES report found that around 1 million animal and ..
UN’s Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Key Findings
The UN’s Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services make the following observations: At least a million species are at risk of extinction because of human actions. The abundance of native species in most major land habitats has fallen ..
1 million species risk extinction due to humans: Draft UN report
According to draft of UN report set to be released on May 6, 2019, up to One million world species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. It highlights how humanity has undermined natural resources upon which its ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Nine science and technology missions have been identified under PM-STIAC
The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) has identified nine Science and Technology missions with focus on ‘Science for People and People for Science’. These missions include Natural Language Translation (NLT), Quantum Frontier, Artificial Intelligence (AT), National ..
GEF assisted Green – Ag Project to transform Indian Agriculture
The Government has launched the “Green – Ag: Transforming Indian Agriculture for global environmental benefits and the conservation of critical biodiversity and forest landscapes” in association with Global Environment Facility (GEF). About the Project The features of the project are: ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
India submits its 6th National Report (NR6) to Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
On December 30, India submitted its Sixth National Report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The report was submitted online to the CBD Secretariat by the Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, during the inaugural session of the 13th ..
Four new horned frogs discovered in Northeast Himalayas
Team of biologists has discovered four new species of Indian horned frogs from Himalayan regions of Northeast India. The team also comprised S D Biju, famously known as the ‘Frogman of India’. Horned frogs get their name from fleshy horn-like ..