‘Bouncing’ comets may carry seed of life – study
In a quest to unravel the mysteries of the origin of life, recently a team of researchers have come up with a model which suggests how life…
Leader of the Opposition- Recognition, Role and Functions
Who is recognised as the leader of the Opposition? In each House of Parliament, there is the ‘Leader of the Opposition’. The leader of the largest Opposition…
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is a voluntary partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, businesses, scientific institutions and civil society organizations committed to improving air quality and…
Global Climate Change Alliance
The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) was established by the European Union (EU) in 2007 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with developing countries, in particular least developed…
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
What is Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety? The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified…
Shrinking of lakes of the world
According to a research, led by hydrologist Fangfang Yao of the University of Colorado, the world’s large lakes and reservoirs had shrunk since the early 1990s. More…
Pakke (Pakhui) Tiger Reserve
֍ Pakke Tiger Reserve also known as Pakhui Tiger Reserve, is a Project Tiger reserve in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. ֍…
Namdapha National park
֍ Namdapha National Park lies in the international border between India and Myanmar within Changlang District in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast India. ֍…
Bhitarkanika National Park
֍ Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha. ֍ It lies in the estuarine region of Brahmani- Baitarani rivers. ֍ The Gahirmatha Beach and…
Importance of Biological Diversity
Humans depend for their sustenance, health, wellbeing and cultural growth on nature. The enormous diversity of life is of immense value, imparting resilience to ecosystems and natural…