Species in News: Neelakurinji
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Neelakurinji is the iconic purplish-blue flowering shrub known for its rare blooming cycle, and has officially been classified...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
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Integrating Radiocarbon Data into Climate Models
13 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Science magazine using radiocarbon from Cold War nuclear tests reveals that plants absorb more CO2...
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Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...
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World Lion Day
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...
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World Biofuel Day
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...
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PM-PRANAM
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...
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Antarctica’s Deep-Winter Heatwave
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: For the second consecutive year, Antarctica is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave during its winter season, with average ground temperatures...
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Nalganga-Wainganga Rivers Linking Project
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Maharashtra cabinet recently cleared the Nalganga-Wainganga river linking project, dubbed among the biggest in the country. ...
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Places in News: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Chhattisgarh government has announced the creation of a new tiger reserve encompassing parts of Guru Ghasidas National Park...
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The Hidden Risks of Gene-Editing Pesticides
09 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study raises significant concerns about genetic pesticide safety, particularly regarding their potential impact on non-target organisms (NTOs)...
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Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud: When Wildfires Spit Storms, Lightning
09 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The intense wildfires burning across the United States and Canada have generated pyrocumulonimbus clouds, which can produce thunder and...
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A Novel Methanotroph: Methylocucumis oryzae
08 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has reported its first cultures of indigenous natural methane-mitigating agents from rice fields and wetlands, mainly in Western...
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Exploration of Deep Ocean Habitats by Using Animal-borne Video
08 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The researchers in Australia identified six benthic habitats spanning 5,000 square km of seabed in southern Australia using video...
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Sunscreens and the Marine Environment
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: After three years of research, it’s clear that sunscreens can harm the marine environment. Even at low concentrations, they may cause...
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A New Vision for the Amazon: Socio-Bioeconomies (SBEs)
07 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Conservationists from Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, the US, and the UK have advocated for a major shift in economic...
