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Uttarakhand opens Biodiversity Park
The State of Uttarakhand has recently opened a biodiversity park in Haldwani as the rich botanical heritage of the state is facing threats from climate change and degrading habitat loss, degrading landscapes and development activities. Highlights The Park was established ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Nagar Van Scheme
On June 5, 2020, the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the “Nagar Van” scheme. The scheme was launched to mark the Environment Day. Key Features The scheme emphasizes on urban forestry. Under the scheme, around 200 urban forests are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
June 5: World Environment Day
Every year the World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5. This year the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Celebrate Biodiversity Highlights This year, in 2020, the day is to be hosted in Colombia in partnership with ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
New Fresh water fish “Punitus Sanctus” found
A new fresh water fish called Punitus Sanctus was found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. The fish was found in a small water body. Highlights Sanctus means ‘holy’ in Latin. Punitus is a species of fish that are commonly found in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
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 ..