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Krishnappa Chandrashekara delivering a lecture during the ‘Being Social’ symposium organised by the author’s students in June 2013 at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc. Photo: RG Lab Collection
The evolutionary biologist and polymath J.B.S. Haldane is said to have remarked that “The universe is not only queerer than we imagine but queerer than we can imagine.” And one of those many queer things is that there are more species of beetles than any other kind of animal on our planet. This queer fact also apparently did not escape Haldane’s notice and repartee. Replying to theologians who inquired if there was anything that could be concluded about the Creator from the study of creation, Haldane is said to have quipped, “An inordinate fondness for beetles.”
Earth Day: Steps Individuals Can Take In Planet s Best Interest, According To Indian Scientists
by Karan Kamble - Apr 22, 2021 12:12 PM
Earth Day is celebrated every 22 April
Snapshot
What is the one new action or habit that one can adopt from today in Earth s best interest?
Here s what India s scientists and environmentalists had to say.
In 1968, humans recorded their first visit to another celestial body, the Moon, as part of the landmark Apollo 8 mission. Besides paving the way for the lunar landing next year â âone small step for manâ â the crewed lunar orbital flight yielded a photograph for the ages. Called âEarthriseâ, it showed Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface.
Henceforth, any land-use projects must be approved by Disaster Management Authority
Bengaluru: The Expert Committee appointed to study landslide-hit regions of Western Ghats submitted its final report ‘Landslides in
Western Ghats and Coastal Karnataka: Prevention and Mitigation Strategies’ to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on Thursday after conducting a detailed study on landslide prone areas.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Govt. had constituted the Expert Committee to study the landslides hit places in Western Ghats. The Government will examine the recommendations and take necessary steps, the CM said.
The Committee comprises experts, scientists and senior officials from several Departments. Scientists from ISRO, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Geological Survey of India (GSI) as well as Heads from Forest & Disaster Management Departments are part of the Committee. The Committee’s report is crucial as it provides guidelines