Context: The Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) report projects that exploitable fish biomass could decline by more than 10% by mid-century, particularly under high-emission scenarios, affecting many regions globally. FishMIP Initiative Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project (FishMIP) was officially launched in 2013. It provides knowledge to industry and governments to support effective …
Context: The Kashmir bat industry, centred around bats made from Kashmir willow, has gained significant attention in recent years, both nationally and internationally. Kashmir willow (Salix alba var. caerulea) Primarily cultivated in the Kashmir region of India is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 meters (98 feet) tall with slender trunks and …
Context: Jerdon’s Courser, a critically endangered species, has not been visually spotted in over a decade. Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) It is a nocturnal bird belonging to the pratincole and courser family Glareolidae endemic to India. It inhabits open patches within scrub-forest. This habitat is under tremendous pressure due to various anthropogenic activities. It …
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Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has decided to carry out feasibility studies to use the National Waterways-101 on the Tizu Zunki River for the transportation of cargo and passengers. Key points The proposed Tizu-Zungki waterway, or NW 101, will link Nagaland with the Chindwin River, Myanmar, and beyond. On the …
Context: A microcontinent has been recently discovered in the Davis Strait, between Canada and Greenland. Key points The discovery was made around the Davis Strait, a large stretch of water located between Canada’s Baffin Island and Greenland. The strait was formed millions of years ago when the tectonic plates between the two islands shifted, reconfiguring …
Context: The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, the MV Sea Change, was launched recently at the San Francisco Ferry Building. What is MV Sea Change? It is a 70-foot catamaran can transport up to 75 passengers along the waterfront between Pier 41 and the downtown San Francisco ferry terminal …
Why in News? The Panchganga River water level has been rising and will likely cross a warning level of 39 feet soon. Panchganga River The Panchganga River is one of the important rivers of India located in Maharashtra and a major tributary of Krishna River, which it flows into at Narsobawadi The river originates from …
Why in News? Regenerative braking is a system designed to convert the kinetic energy of the wheels to a form that can be stored and used for other purposes. What is Regenerative Braking? Regenerative braking is a unique technique that is used in EVs to capture energy that the vehicle has due to its motionor, in …
WHY IN NEWS? For the first time, a large-scale migration of Common Grass Yellow was observed during the three-day butterfly survey which concluded at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) It is a small pierid butterfly species found in Asia, Africa and Australia. They are found flying close to the …
What’s the News? The government has recently approved the National Quantum Mission to scale up scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. What is National Quantum Mission? Its aim is to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology. The mission planned for …
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