Llamas, with their unique contribution through grazing, shedding, and pooping, have emerged as potential saviors for soil fertility, particularly in areas impacted by deglaciation. A recent scientific study conducted over three years in the Cordillera Blanca region of the Andes ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
A massive flood, triggered by the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Jasper, has struck Australia’s Far North Queensland (FNQ), marking the largest flood in over a century. Jasper, making landfall on December 13, 2023, left a trail of devastation with unprecedented ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Amidst growing global concerns about deforestation and the illicit trade in timber, the Indian government has introduced its own national forest certification scheme. This initiative, known as the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS), aims to validate entities committed ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Madagascar, renowned for its biodiversity, is facing an alarming situation as it experiences a heat wave two months earlier than usual. The African island country encountered its hottest October on record this year, with temperatures surpassing 2.5°C above the average ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Chum salmon, known for their anadromous nature, have surprised scientists by finding a new spawning location in the Arctic waters. Typically, these fish hatch in freshwater before migrating to the ocean for feeding, but recent discoveries suggest a shift in ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
A new and peculiar type of rock, containing plastics, has been discovered globally, underscoring the alarming extent of plastic pollution. These plastic rocks, found in 11 countries across five continents, result from the compression of rock and discarded plastic polymers. ..
Month: Current Affairs – December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
