Dal Lake – environmental degradation and conservation challenges
Why in news ? Policy shift in conservation Relevance Practice question Basics and static context Location and physical features Ecological and economic significance Environmental pressures Sewage and pollution load Eutrophication and weed growth Catchment degradation Encroachment and population pressure Reduced inflows and circulation Invasive species and biodiversity loss
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
Why in News? Nature Communications Study Relevance GS III — Environment & Ecology Practice Question Basics What is Species Turnover? Why Turnover Matters ? Key Findings Overall Trend Dataset Scope Community Patterns Ecological Interpretation Not Climate-Driven Shrinking Species Pools Causes of Deceleration Anthropogenic Pressures Fisheries Impact Implications for Ecosystems Reduced Resilience Regime Shift Risk Conceptual […]
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
Why in News? Record Dolphin Count Relevance GS III — Environment Practice Question Species Composition Species-wise Numbers Trend Over Time Irrawaddy Dolphin Focus Status & Protection Chilika Stronghold Distribution Beyond Chilika Conservation Framework Protected Areas Monitoring System Capacity Building Governance Significance Model for Marine Conservation Community Participation Challenges Habitat Stress Slow Breeding Stagnation in Chilika […]
Biotechnology and Green Growth
Why in News ? Biotech for Sustainable Future Relevance GS 3 (Science & Tech + Economy + Environment) Basics & Core Keywords Biotechnology Green Growth Bioeconomy Data & Evidence India’s Bioeconomy Growth 2030 Target Sectoral Contribution Environmental Dimension Zero-Waste & Circularity Climate Link Economic Dimension Employment & Skills Innovation Economy Social Dimension Health & Food […]
Mountain Gorilla
Current Event Relevance GS III — Environment GS II — Governance Why is it in News? Policy & Conservation Relevance Mountain Gorillas Species Basics Ecology & Behaviour Threats Conservation Significance
Waste-to-Energy (WtE)
Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Environment / Ecology GS-2 – Governance (Local Bodies) Waste-to-Energy – Basics Definition Major Technologies Policy & Regulatory Framework Solid Waste Management Rules Institutional Ecosystem Rationale for WtE Push Urbanisation & Waste Surge Land Scarcity Climate Link Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic Dimension Environmental Dimension […]
CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage)
Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Environment / Economy / Science & Tech GS-2 – International Relations / Global Agreements CCUS – Basics What is CCUS ? How it Works ? Budget Scheme – Key Features Financial Commitment Sectoral Focus Design Approach Technology Development Rationale Behind CCUS Push Climate Commitments Energy Transition Reality Global […]
Streamlining ‘Green Consent’
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Environment & Economy Background — What is Green Consent? Consent to Establish and Operate Fragmented Approval Structure Key Features of the Amended Green Consent Regime 1.Integrated Consent Mechanism Single Application System Reduced Processing Timelines Changes in Consent Validity Open-Ended Consent to Operate Safeguards Retained Role of Regulators […]
Climate Change and Antarctic Penguins
Context and Key Finding Relevance Penguin Species Affected Species Showing Early Breeding Why Timing Matters in Penguin Life Cycles ? Dependence on Environmental Synchrony Comparison with Other Vertebrates Role of Antarctic Warming Temperature Trends Differential Species Response Food Web Changes and Competition Krill and Plankton Dynamics Interspecies Competition Observed Ecological Consequences Population Trends Chick Survival […]
Darwin’s Bark Spiders (Caerostris darwini)
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