Rhinos Subject :Environment Context: Three lifeless rhinos have risen from the ashes of the most conspicuous part of the herbivore, at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Concept Rhinos are listed in Schedule 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as an endangered animal and there is an international ban on trade of […]
Global Ocean Observing System report card released Subject :Environment Context– A new Ocean Observing System Report Card – a high-level annual report providing deep insight into the state, capacity and value of our Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) – has just been released. Prepared and produced by– The GOOS Ocean Observing System Report […]
Will algae biofuels become viable? Subject : Environment Context: Algae biofuel becoming more common Algae came to the limelight in the world’s fight against climate change about a decade ago for its vast benefits in industrial production. It can synthesise large volumes of oil (20 times more than that of mustard per acre), […]
Asbestos Subject : Environment Asbestos is a silicate compound found naturally in the environment and the mining operations used to extract it from the hills which had a rich source of this compound. Asbestos is a strong incombustible fibre which is used for fireproofing and insulation. It also has a very high tensile strength. Consequently, it […]
Coal will stay strong even as solar shines in India’s energy transition Subject :Environment Context: Draft National Electricity Plan Details: Introduction– In India’s energy transition, solar will emerge as a dominant source of energy, but coal is still going to be the mainstay of the country’s energy sector. In the coming decade, at […]
The tiniest specks of plastic can enter the human food chain, finds a study Subject: Environment Context: Plastic in foiod chain Introduction– There is growing concern about the environmental and health impact of plastic pollution, especially since it breaks down into smaller pieces that begin to accumulate in the environment. Now, researchers from […]
Biological oxygen demand Subject : Environment Context: The National Green Tribunal recently imposed a fine of Rs 120 crore on the Uttar Pradesh government for contamination of water bodies and groundwater in and around Gorakhpur. Details: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had allocated Rs 124.3 crore to Ramgarh Tal […]
Ecosystem services Subject : Environment Concept: Ecosystems support plant and animal life by maintaining the overall balance in nature. When functioning well, ecosystems also bring multiple benefits to people. These benefits range from provision of basic commodities, such as food and fuel, to spiritual benefits – for example, the aesthetically pleasing landscapes that […]