Environment

Introduction The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released a new report titled ‘State of the Global Climate 2022’, detailing the impact of climate change on the planet. The report indicates that sea levels are rising at an unprecedented rate and warns of potentially disastrous consequences for weather patterns, agriculture, the groundwater crisis, and social disparities. […]

Introduction: The Supreme Court has modified its judgment to have mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of a minimum one kilometre around protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. In this context, this article will analyze the reasons behind this modification and its implications. Reasons for Modification: ESZ cannot be uniform across the country […]

Introduction: Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. India has a vision to be malaria-free by 2027 and eliminate the disease by 2030. Malaria to be a Notifiable Disease Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India, with Bihar, Andaman and […]

Introduction: Relative humidity (RH) is an essential weather parameter that affects human comfort and health. It is the amount of moisture present in the air compared to the maximum amount that can be held at a particular temperature. In this analysis, we discuss the significance of relative humidity and how it impacts human health. Three […]

Introduction: The article discusses the recent finding of single-use plastic (SUP) products such as cups and spoons in the Delhi Assembly and vends in the city, despite the ban on these items. The Ban on Single-Use Plastic: The Delhi government has banned plastic products twice in the last year. 19 SUP items, including spoons and […]

Introduction: Article examines human microbiota on the slopes of Mount Everest. Microbial communities collected in sediment samples left by human climbers on the South Col of Mount Everest at 7,900 msl. The South Col is the ridge which separates Mt. Everest from Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain on earth. At 7,900 msl, the South Col […]

Introduction: The United Nations (UN) reported on Friday that the world’s glaciers melted at dramatic speed last year. Climate change indicators have once again hit record highs. Melting glaciers: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) launched its annual climate overview report and stated that the melting of some European glaciers was “off the charts.” The […]

Introduction: Tamil Nadu government’s recent decision to establish Chengalpattu Botanical Garden is a welcome piece of news. Plants form the basis of civilization and humanity has had a long association with gardens. Gardens capture a part of earth’s biodiversity for our enjoyment; modern academic gardens often have hundreds and thousands of dried plant specimens for […]