Five More Wetlands Designated as Ramsar Sites
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 from existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024. List of wetlands designated as Ramsar sites: What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar […]
About The Wandering Albatrosses
Context: Wandering albatrosses are threatened with extinction and climate change could put their nesting sites at risk. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Wandering Albatrosses: Physical Marvel: Nomadic Seafarers: Breeding Grounds: Conservation Significance: Threats and Conservation Needs: -Source: Down To Earth
About Andrographis Theniensis
Context: A new plant species has been discovered in Theni district of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats by a research student from Wanaparthy. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Andrographis theniensis: Newly Discovered Plant in Theni Botanical Discovery: Genus Overview: Traditional Uses: -Source: The Times of India
About the Great Indian Bustard
Context: The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to come clean on its plans to save the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in News, Conservation of Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: About the Great Indian Bustard About the Habitat of Great Indian Bustard On the brink of extinction […]
Key Facts About the Himalayan Wolf
Context: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas has been assessed for the first time in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About the Himalayan Wolf: Habitat and Distribution: Genetic Characteristics: Behavior and Diet: Population Status: Conservation […]
Enabling Measures Roadmap for Adoption in India
Context: Recently, the World Economic Forum along with Bain & Company has released a report titled- Green Hydrogen: Enabling Measures Roadmap for Adoption in India, highlighting that Green Hydrogen production cost needs to be reduced to less than or equal to USD 2 per kg. Relevance GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report […]
India’s First Dark Sky Park
Context: The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: India’s First Dark Sky Park: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) Certification Overview: Certification Criteria: Tourist Sanctuary: Asian […]
Clean Air Targets: Cities Falling Short
Context: A study conducted by Climate Trends and Respirer Living Sciences indicates that a significant majority of cities are falling short of India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets for clean air. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study The study presents significant findings regarding air quality […]
50 Years of Project Tiger
Context: Launched in 1973, Project Tiger introduced India’s Tiger Reserves – which have since rapidly ascended in status. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Tiger Introduction: Objectives: Implementation: Success and Challenges: Current Status: Post Project Tiger Launch Developments: Formation of Tiger Task Force (2005): Amendment of WLPA (2006): Enactment of […]
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Context: The Karnataka Forest Department recently started collecting green tax, Rs 10 from two-wheelers and Rs 20 from four-wheelers, entering BR Hills through BRT Tiger Reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve: Location: Name Origin: Bio-geographical Significance: Vegetation: Flora: Fauna: