The Complexities of Introducing African Cheetahs to India
Context: The cheetah, which became extinct in India after Independence, is all set to return with the Union Government launching an action plan in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. According to the plan, about 50 of these big cats will be introduced in the next five years, from the Africa savannas, home to cheetahs, an endangered […]
Project Dolphin
Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has expressed his concern with the poor pace of Project Dolphin’s approval process. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Species in News) Dimensions of the Article: What is Project Dolphin? Ganges River Dolphins Threats to Gangetic River dolphin Steps Taken to conserve and protect dolphins What is Project Dolphin? The idea […]
Chilika Lake
Context: The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed ecosystem for six months every year. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment, Protected […]
Action Plan For Reintroduction of Cheetah in India
Context: India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs has chances of success, but uncertainties remain The action plan was launched at the 19th meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Reintroduction Action Plan:: Reasons for the Extinction: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) About Cheetah About Reintroduction Action […]
A Cautionary Tale
Context: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a report on Climate change. The report submits that the world is on the verge on facing multiple climate hazards over the next two decades Relevance: GS-III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of IPCC report India and Climate Change […]
IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
Context: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part of its sixth assessment report. The first part was released in 2021. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About the IPCC IPCC Assessment Reports Highlights of the recent report About the IPCC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the […]
Black Carbon
Context: Black carbon (BC) concentration in Antarctica is considerably higher around research stations and popular tourist destinations than other parts of the continent, according to a new report published in Nature Communications. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Black Carbon? Adverse Effects of Black Carbon Brown Carbon What is Black […]
UNEP’s Fire Ready Formula
Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) called on global governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ as it warned that incidences of wildfires would rise in the future. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Fire Ready Formula Need of such Formula United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) About Fire Ready Formula […]
Saltwater Crocodile
Context: Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), used to be found in Vietnam and southern China, became extinct in these areas due to human activity. Relevance: GS III- Environment Pollution and Degradation Dimension of the Article: About Saltwater Crocodile Other two Crocodile Species Found in India About Saltwater Crocodile The saltwater crocodiles, also known as the estuarine crocodile, are believed to […]
Similipal Biosphere Reserve
Context: Recently the Forest Administration and SHGs (Self Help Groups) have started an awareness Campaign to manage fires in Similipal Biosphere Reserve this year. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the article: About Similipal Biosphere Reserve Other Major Protected Areas in Odisha About Similipal Biosphere Reserve The Similipal Biosphere Reserve was formally designated a tiger reserve in […]