State of the Global Climate 2022
Context: Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate Report 2022. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About State of the Global Climate report Key findings of the State of the Global Climate report: Temperature: Greenhouse gases: Sea level: Ocean heat and Ocean acidification: Sea ice and Glaciers: Impacts […]
In the Long Run, Wastewater May Be Useful
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Mains Question According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, India only treats 28% of the total sewage that is produced daily from its urban areas. Provide a suggestion for the […]
The Leading Proponents of Deep-Sea Mining
Context The push for deep-sea mining has been the subject of heated discussion in recent years, with supporters praising the potential advantages of the global switch to clean energy and opponents predicting dire environmental repercussions. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question What issues does deep-sea mining raise, and why […]
About The Mangrove Pitta
Context: Odisha forest officials have recently sighted 179 mangrove pitta birds in the first ever census conducted of these exotic and colourful birds in the country. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Mangrove Pitta Bird: Passerine Birds: -Source: The Hindu
Droughts Increase as World Warms
Context The study found that flash droughts were more common than slower ones in tropical areas like India, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Amazon basin. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment: Disaster and disaster management. Mains question Describe the idea of “flash drought” and how it affects tropical regions’ agriculture […]
About The Cycas Pectinata
Context: Recently, a new study by five botanists has revealed that the Cycas pectinata plant’s existence in the Himalayan country is threatened by overcollection as an ornamental plant and habitat destruction. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Cycas pectinata: Conservation status: Significance: -Source: The Hindu
About The Heatwaves
Context: Seventeen mandals experienced severe heatwave conditions and 100 experienced heatwave conditions in various districts of Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Source: The Hindu
Project Tiger In India
Context: The number of tigers in India has increased by 6.74 per cent from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022, according to the figures of the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census, which was released by Prime Minister at an event in Karnataka’s Mysuru to mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’. Relevance: GS III: […]
Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? PM visits Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chief recently said that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary would soon be notified as a tiger reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) -Source: The Hindu