Biodiversity at Risk: 72% Decline in Bird Species at Assam's Bordoibam-Bilmukh Sanctuary Over 27 Years

Biodiversity at Risk: 72% Decline in Bird Species at Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Sanctuary Over 27 Years

Why in News: Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary has reported a 72% reduction in its bird species count over the past 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary Location and Size: History: Climate and Vegetation: Avian Biodiversity: Overview of the Crisis Over the last 27 years, the sanctuary has seen a 72% decline in its bird species […]

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What Are Dark Comets?

What Are Dark Comets?

Dark comets are a newly studied class of celestial objects that challenge our typical understanding of comets. Unlike traditional comets, these bodies lack the bright tails and icy nuclei commonly associated with their bright counterparts, making them resemble asteroids. Their elusive nature has intrigued scientists and led to significant discoveries over recent years. Discovery and

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Chile's Helmeted Water Toad: A "Living Fossil" Under Threat

Chile’s Helmeted Water Toad: A “Living Fossil” Under Threat

Why in News The Helmeted Water Toad, scientifically known as Calyptocephallela gayi, is one of the largest frog species in the world, recognized as a “living fossil” due to its ancient lineage and minimal genetic changes over millions of years. This remarkable amphibian, which once coexisted with dinosaurs, is now facing significant threats in its

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Planets and dwarf planets of our solar system (Milky Way)

Earth’s Place in the Universe and Solar System – Physical Geography (UPSC)

In our solar system, Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only one known to harbor life. Radiometric dating, a method used to determine the age of rocks or carbon, suggests that Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. Earth’s gravity interacts continuously with celestial bodies, particularly the Sun and the

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Arctic Tundra Shifting from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source

Arctic Tundra Shifting from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source

Why in News Recent analysis from the Arctic Report Card by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirms that the Arctic Tundra has transitioned from a carbon sink to a carbon emitter. About the Arctic Tundra The Arctic Tundra as a Carbon Sink Despite the lack of trees, the Arctic Tundra has been a

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