Dip in Chilika Lake’s Dolphin Population
Context: The dolphin population along Odisha’s coast and in its waterbodies has increased but the number of Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika lake has fallen. Months after undertaking a census in different waterbodies and off the coast of Odisha, the Principal Chief Conservator Forest (Wildlife) has provided data, recorded across the State’s Wildlife Divisions, on the […]
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Focus – GS-III, Environment Context Massive fire has broken out in the Sariska Tiger Reserve and Air Force helicopters equipped with water sprays are battling to bring it under control. Sariska Tiger Reserve Sariska Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in Alwar district, Rajasthan. It stretches over an area of 881 sq km comprising scrub-thorn […]
Harm In The Name of Good
Context UNGA proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests to raise awareness about forests. However, the plan of affore4station alone has not helped forest cover creation and has also caused ecological problems. Relevance GS-III: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Dimensions of the Article Afforestation: Is it the way to go? […]
Heat Wave
Context: The Konkan region, including Mumbai, has been experiencing sweltering heat in the recent days, with the maximum temperatures touching the 40 degrees mark. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Health Impacts Why is Konkan experiencing heatwave conditions? What is the forecast? About Heat Wave A heat wave […]
Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
Focus: GS-III, Environment Context The population of the greater one-horned or Indian rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has increased by 200 (from 2413 in 2018) in four years, the latest census of the flagship animal has revealed. About Indian Rhino The Indian rhinoceros also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros and great […]
The Phenomenon of Coral Bleaching
Context The management authority of the world’s largest coral reef system, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, confirmed on March 25 that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. Relevance GS-III: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Dimensions of the Article What are Coral Reefs? How do they feed themselves? What is Coral […]
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 […]