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GoI launches 5 initiatives towards Conservation of Biodiversity
On May 22, 2020, to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, 2020, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched five initiatives on conservation of biodiversity. Highlights The five initiatives include the following The “Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship Programme” ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity
Every year, on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity is marked by the United Nations. The day highlights the biodiversity issues. This year, the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Our Solutions are in nature Significance ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
IDEAthon launched by Jal Shakti ministry
On May 2, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga operating under Ministry of Jal Shakti launched “IDEAthon”. It focuses on “The Future of River Management” to explore how the COVID-19 crisis will change the river management strategies. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
New Viper Species discovered by Indian Herpetologists in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Herpetologists discovered new species of viper family in the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been named after a fictional character, Salazar Slytherin. Highlights This is the second species of viper that was discovered in Arunachal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches
The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Earlier news reported that wild boars were patrolling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Day of Forests observed on 21 March
The United Nations General Assembly declared 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012. United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization are the main organisers of the Forest Day. The Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance ..
Upgraded ‘Doomsday Vault’
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault was upgraded recently after flooding of its entrance tunnel in 2017. The newly water-proofed vault currently houses over a million seeds. Svalbard Global Seed Vault Svaldbard Global Seed Vault was opened in 2008 to act ..
Global Coalition for Biodiversity launched on World Wildlife Day
On March 3, 2020, on the sidelines of the World Wildlife Day celebrations, Global Coalition for Biodiversity was launched. The initiative was launched by the European commission. The coalition was named “United for Biodiversity”. Highlights The Global Coalition is constituted ..