E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022 Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: The Government notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, on November 2, 2022. These rules will replace the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016, and will be effective from April 1, 2023. These rules will launch a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime for e-waste recycling. […]
Great Nicobar project Subject : Environment Section :Places in news Concept : Citing a “strategic” imperative, the Union Home Ministry wanted the 8.45-square-km airport component of the Great Nicobar Development project to be kept confidential. However, the Environment Ministry, in an unprecedented move, has withheld all discussions on the forest clearance to the […]
Plastic waste in urban drains can lead to an explosion of mosquitoes Subject :Environment Section :Pollution Context: A study conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, suggests bisphenol A, or BPA can indirectly aid in the spread of vector-borne diseases in humans and animals. More on the Findings: Study establishes that the human-made chemical can significantly […]
Sloth bears Subject :Environment Section :Species in news Context: A new study has found that maintaining forest cover and preventing fragmentation of habitats while minimising human disturbance is crucial for long-term conservation of bears outside protected wildlife reserves across India. More on the News: Scientists from Bengaluru-based Centre for Wildlife Studies, the National […]
30 tigers die in 2 months; officials say no cause for alarm Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Nearly two months into 2023, India has already recorded 30 tiger deaths. The number, however, is not a cause for alarm, according to officials at National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), as tiger deaths usually […]
Hummingbirds Subject : Environment Section :Species in news Hummingbirds: Hummingbirds are small, brightly colored birds known for their rapid wing beats and ability to hover in mid-air. They are found in the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and are a popular subject for birdwatchers and photographers. There are over 300 species […]
Kerala to estimate wild elephant and tiger populations Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Kerala Forest department is set to launch surveys to enumerate wild elephant and tiger populations as part of its efforts to mitigate man-animal conflict in the State. Tiger census The national tiger census is conducted once every […]
Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: Blue food, sourced from aquatic environments, can reduce nutritional deficiencies and contribute to employment and export revenue in India, according to a new study. Details: Compared to terrestrial meat, blue foods generate lower emissions. They can also […]