About The Indian Bison/Gaur is the largest and the tallest in the family of wild cattle. Since 1986, the IUCN has listed the Indian Bison as vulnerable because of the declining population. Gaurs are found from southern to southeastern Asia …
What are Exotic species? They are opposite of native species. They are animals and plant species introduced from other countries and which are not otherwise found locally are termed exotic. These introduced or exotic species can adversely affect the ecosystem. …
About Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions. They have shorter manes (hair around their face) than African counterparts. Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Female lions are the pride’s primary hunters. They often …
About: World Oceans Day is celebrated across the world on June 8. It is an annual event designed to encourage people to celebrate the oceans and take steps to protect ocean health. Canada first proposed the concept for World Oceans …
What’s in the news? A new video by Jhatkaa.org, titled #SaalBhar60, calls on citizens to participate in a nationwide digital movement on June 5, World Environment Day, by sharing photos from their city demanding “Clean Air for All.” A corresponding …
About: World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1974 on June5, to mark the Conference on the Human Environment, or the Stockholm Conference, held from June 5-16. World Environment Day has helped UNEP to raise awareness and generate political momentum …
Context Visible effect of the lockdowns was clean air in cities as vehicles went off roads. The Himalayan range became visible from Punjab for the first time in 30 years. Satellite images showed the steep drop in nitrogen …
Locust attack About: Locusts are insects related to grasshoppers, these insects form enormous swarms (dense group of flying insects) that spread across regions, devouring crops and leaving serious agricultural damage in their wake. They have big hind legs than …
About Jal Jeevan Mission The chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024. This Mission is under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The …