Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It includes different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity. Healthy biodiversity supports ecosystem services. These services are vital for human survival. They provide food, clean water, and medicine. India is home to rich biodiversity. It faces threats from habitat loss and pollution. Conservation efforts are essential to protect this natural heritage.
The degradation of soil is a pressing global issue. Every year, billions of tonnes of topsoil are lost due to various threats. This loss endangers food security, biodiversity,...
The International Conference on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Sustainability & Climate Change was held in Guwahati. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the event. The conference focused...
Figs are not just fruits; they are intricate structures composed of numerous inverted flowers. This unique form of reproduction involves a symbiotic relationship with fig wasps. The fig...
Recent findings have raised alarms regarding the presence of genetically modified (GM) maize in India. Despite the prohibition of GM foods in the country, scientists from the National...
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). This initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices across India. The government has allocated ₹2,481 crore...
The Chhattisgarh government announced the establishment of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve. This marks India’s 56th tiger reserve. The initiative aims to enhance the dwindling tiger population...
Plants possess a remarkable ability to communicate with each other. They do this through various methods that ensure their survival and the health of their ecosystem. Recent studies...
In 2023, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered unprecedented wildfires. The European Union Commission's Joint Research Centre reported nearly 500,000 hectares of land burnt, equivalent to half...
The Baku Forest Declaration has emerged as a very important document at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Issued...
In March 2024, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh welcomed a young male tiger. This sanctuary had not seen tigers for nearly 40 years. The arrival of this four-year-old...
