Species in News: SongBird
03 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study on songbirds has revealed how social interaction can enhance learning, with potential implications for human development. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Species in News: Arabian Wolf
03 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A video by a wildlife conservationist shows an Arabian wolf in the Shaaran Nature Reserve, Saudi Arabia. About...
Current Affairs
RNA Molecule Found to Control Butterfly Wing Colouration
02 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from George Washington University and the University of Cambridge have uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Conocarpus Erectus
31 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Forest Department is aiming to increase the green cover to more than 33% of the State’s geographical area....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Artificial Rain
31 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Artificial rain is one of the expert recommendations that the Delhi government will consider while developing this year’s Winter...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Northern Bald Ibis
29 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The northern bald ibis, once found across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Europe, was hunted to near extinction...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Antidepressant Pollution Rewires Fish Behavior and Reproduction
29 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study by researchers from Monash University in Australia and the University of Tuscia in Italy highlighted the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Albatrosses
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Conservationists announced plans to bomb a remote South African island with pesticide pellets to eradicate mice that are attacking...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ramsar Sites
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Environment Minister announced the addition of three new Ramsar sites in India, bringing the total number to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Extremophile
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists have discovered bacteria living inside microwave ovens. About Bacteria: Definition: Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist...
Economy
Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Rising Temperatures and Carbon Emissions from Forest Soil
26 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Northern forest soils, essential for capturing carbon dioxide and fighting climate change, are now releasing more carbon into the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Chital
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
