About The EIACP Programme
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About EIACP Programme: About Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment):
Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP
Context: According to a recent Report by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Program (WFP) Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity, India’s neighbors, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Report: […]
Threats from Plastic Recycling
Context: At the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee Meeting in Paris, a recent report titled “Forever Toxic: The science on health threats from plastic recycling,” published by Greenpeace Philippines, challenges the widely held belief that recycling is the ultimate solution to plastic pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Plastic […]
About Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW)
Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative called Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) Main components of GGGW include: World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance Structure: The governance structure of WMO […]
About People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
Context: The Goa launch of the National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) represents a noteworthy achievement in documenting and safeguarding India’s abundant biological diversity. The event, hosted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, marks a significant milestone in this endeavor. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology […]
Over 50% of Large Lakes Are Drying Up
Context More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have seen a reduction in size since the early 1990s, according to a recent research. Nearly 2,000 big lakes were examined as part of the study using satellite observations, climate models, and hydrological models. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question Examine critically […]
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About New Species: Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
International Day for Biological Diversity
Context: The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), celebrated on 22nd May 2023, raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity for sustaining life on Earth. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Extent of Species Extinction Risk: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Ambitious Targets for 2030: Roadmap for Conservation, Restoration, and Sustainable […]
G20 Presidency of India: Disaster Management Initiatives
Context: Due to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, which have a negative impact on poverty, development, and social cohesion, the G20 has established a new working group on disaster risk reduction under India’s Presidency, positioning itself to prioritise disaster risk financing and meet the targets set forth in the Sendai framework […]
About The Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Context: Recently, the research team of the Department of Wildlife Protection has confirmed the presence of snow leopard in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park through camera trap photographs. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Kishtwar High Altitude National Park Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, located in the Kishtwar district of […]