The water levels in the Caspian Sea, the largest waterbody in the world surrounded by land, have been diminishing significantly. According to experts, climate change is one of the key drivers of this phenomenon and is expected to threaten the region’s biodiversity.

Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new roundworm species named Crassolabium dhritiae that lives in soil. This species was found in Odisha’s Keonjhar district and plays an important role in keeping the soil healthy and nutrient-rich.

Australia’s east coast was severely affected by Cyclone Alfred, a tropical cyclone, in early March. The cyclone caused powerful winds, torrential rains and floods in many areas of the region including New South Wales and Queensland.

To make the Aadhaar authentication process easier, a new initiative called the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal has been introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This initiative is expected to boost transparency and enable the Aadhaar to be used for authentication in various industries.