As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let’s not forget the familiar ones Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: To conserve nature, we must maintain our focus on the familiar. More on the News: In the natural world, rarity is most starkly represented by the last members of a declining […]
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Context: Marine Protected Areas (MPA) should be established in places where climate change is least likely to harm biodiversity, an expert said at the ongoing fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in Canada. More on the News: Experts […]
Agrochemicals Subject : Environment Agrochemicals Agrochemicals are essentially chemicals used for industrial agriculture. They can be crop protection chemicals such as pesticides that include insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. They can also be crop nutrient chemicals such as synthetic fertilisers. FICCI report in 2021, stated that India is one of the most prominent exporters […]
GOBAR-DHAN scheme Subject : Environment Section : Sustainable Development Context: Union Finance Minister announced 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants for promoting a circular economy with a total investment of Rs 10,000 crore under the GOBAR-Dhan scheme in the budget speech. GOBAR-DHAN scheme Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has launched the GOBAR […]
BRO comes up with energy efficiency habitat, tents for Leh Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change More on the News: The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is in the process of developing Energy Efficiency Habitat for its personnel at CE Project Himak in Leh at a cost of ₹45.90 crore. the overall layout of the […]
Forest Fire in Odisha Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Odisha has seen more than 200 cases of forest fires since the beginning of the year, with the latest one in a reserve forest at Anantapur village. More on the News: There have been 1,151 fire incidents in the state from January 1 […]
Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations Subject : Environment Section: Environment laws Context: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is working to develop immuno-contraceptive measures for population management of species that have become problematic for humans in many parts of the country. More on the News: The new […]
Amend / Withdraw Norms to Set Up Zoos, Safaris Within Wildlife Sanctuaries Subject : Environment Section: Environment laws Context: A Supreme Court-constituted panel has asked the Union Environment Ministry to amend or withdraw the guidelines related to setting up zoos and safaris within tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries to discourage the use of […]
Keoladeo National Park Subject : Environment Section :Places in news Context: The Rajasthan state Forest Department has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site popularly known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary, to display a range of wetland species, including rhinos, water buffaloes, crocs, dolphins and exotic species. Concept: […]