International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Why in the News? What are Big Cats? Basis about the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Objectives and Core Functions Governance Structure and Institutional Mechanisms…
Category: Environment
Hoolock Gibbon
Why in the News? Basics about Hoolock Gibbons Distribution and Habitat Key Characteristics and Behaviour Diet and Ecological Role Conservation Status and Threats
Murine Typhus
Murine typhus is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Rickettsia typhi, which is transmitted by infected fleas.
Borthekera
Borthekera, the scientific name Garcinia pedunculata, is a medicinal plant found in Assam.
FishMIP Project
FishMIP provides knowledge to support effective planning for adaptive and resilient seafood sectors under climate change.
Kashmiri willow
The Kashmir willow (Salix alba) is a deciduous tree native to the Kashmir region of India. It can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a slender trunk wi…
NITI GearShift Challenge
NITI GearShift Challenge was launched by NITI Aayog in collaboration with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI I…
Squalus Hima
Squalus Hima is a unique species of dogfish shark, characterized by specific features like the number of precaudal vertebrae, total vertebrae, teeth c…
Makhana
Makhana, also known as fox nuts, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts, and phool makhana, is a type of aquatic crop. It belongs to the Nympheaceae family and its …
Turtles
Turtles are slow-moving animals with a hard shell that protects their body, flippers or legs, and a long lifespan. The Red-eared slider is a common pe…