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Wetland Conservation in India

15-Nov-2025

Wetlands are areas that are permanently or seasonally saturated with water. They include marshes, peatlands, floodplains, swamps, lakes, riverine and coastal areas, as well as saline or freshwater zones and coastal waters up to 6 meters deep. Although wetlands cover only about 6% of the Earth’s surface, they provide habitat for 40% of global biodiversity and are often called the natural “ecological kidneys” of the planet.

Ramsar Convention

14-Nov-2025

Recently, several new wetlands in India have been designated as “Ramsar Sites.” With these additions, India now has a total of 94 Ramsar Sites.

Children’s Day & P. Jawaharlal Nehru

14-Nov-2025

In India, Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 14th November. This day is observed in honor of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC): Definition, Situation in India, Causes, Impacts, and More

14-Nov-2025

Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) is emerging as a major challenge worldwide for biodiversity conservation, human safety, and economic stability. In a biodiversity-rich country like India, where millions of people live near forested areas, incidents of HWC are on the rise.

Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments Receive GI Tag

13-Nov-2025

The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional musical instruments of the Lepcha community of Sikkim — Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit.

Coral Bleaching: Definition, Distribution, Importance, Major Threats, Conservation Efforts, and More

13-Nov-2025

Corals are crucial marine invertebrates that form coral reefs through colonies of calcium carbonate-secreting polyps. They rely on symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae for nutrition. In recent years, climate change has significantly increased coral bleaching events, severely impacting global marine biodiversity.

Rare Earth Hypothesis: The Rarity of Complex Life

13-Nov-2025

Recent data from Kepler and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) indicate that Earth-sized planets are not very rare in the universe. However, the conditions necessary for complex life on such planets are still considered extremely rare. This question is the root of the "Rare Earth Hypothesis."

Forensic Expertise: Science and Justice

13-Nov-2025

On November 10, 2025, a massive explosion occurred near the Red Fort complex in Delhi, killing at least 13 people. The role of forensic experts is crucial in such incidents, as their scientific analysis can determine whether the explosion was accidental or a premeditated crime.

India’s Bioeconomy — A Step Toward Innovation, Growth, and Sustainable Development

13-Nov-2025

India is rapidly emerging as a “biotechnology powerhouse” of the 21st century. At the 2nd Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology...

Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation

12-Nov-2025

The relationship between agriculture and biodiversity is deeply intertwined — agriculture depends on biodiversity, and at the same time, it plays a role in its conservation.

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