Nocturnal Bull Ants Use Polarized Moonlight for Navigation Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News Scientists at Macquarie University, Sydney, have discovered that two nocturnal bull ant species—Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas—use polarized moonlight to navigate at night. This is only the second instance of an animal being found to […]
India’s Upcoming Greenhouse Gas Inventory Submission to the UN Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News India is in the final stages of preparing its first-ever Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) as part of its commitment under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. What is the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR)? The BTR […]
What is the Aravali safari park project? Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: The Haryana government has proposed a 3,858-hectare Aravali Safari Park, which will be the world’s largest safari park. It is spread across Gurugram and Nuh, covering 18 villages in total. A group of 37 retired Indian Forest Service officers have […]
The Promises and Problems of Using Bacteria Against Plastic Sub : Env Sec: Pollution Introduction Plastic waste crisis has driven biologists to find sustainable solutions using bacteria and enzymes for degradation. Scientists and companies are researching, innovating, and commercializing these solutions. Challenges include scalability, efficiency, and industry adoption. Challenges in Plastic Waste Plastic […]
Supreme Court: No Reduction of Forest Land for Linear Projects Sub : Env Sec: Env legislation Why in News The Supreme Court has ruled that forest land cannot be reduced for linear projects unless compensatory afforestation land is provided. The verdict came in response to petitions challenging the 2023 amendments to the Forest […]
Green cardamom’s new relatives include two species from Kerala Sub: Env Sec : Biodiversity Why in NEWS Two new species of green cardamom, Elettaria facifera and Elettaria tulipifera, have been discovered in Kerala’s Western Ghats, expanding the known diversity of this important spice. These new relatives of the commonly used green cardamom […]
Trump’s exit from Paris Agreement ‘threatens’ future of renewable energy Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: On the first day of his second Presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. The Paris Agreement is a global treaty aimed at limiting global warming […]
Need Policy for Affordable Bioethanol Sub: Env Sec: Sustainable Dev Why in News? Honda Motor Co. Ltd.’s has urged the Indian government to create policies to make bioethanol more affordable, addressing its economic viability and promoting its adoption for carbon neutrality goals. Context India is advancing toward carbon neutrality by focusing on bioethanol […]
Faunal Diversity in Munnar: 24 New Species Documented in Recent Survey Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Why in News A recent faunal survey conducted in the Munnar Wildlife Division has led to the discovery of 24 new species of birds, butterflies, and odonates. This exercise has significantly enhanced the region’s faunal checklist and highlighted […]
Can Bhopal waste be safely disposed of? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: On January 2, 2025, authorities in Madhya Pradesh began moving 358 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide facility in Bhopal to the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district. The waste consists of materials used to manufacture fertilizers, which […]