Govt issues guidelines to prohibit greenwashing, misleading green claims Sub: Env Sec: Msc Context: The government introduced new guidelines to regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to protect consumers and enhance transparency in eco-friendly marketing. Greenwashing: Refers to companies making unsubstantiated claims about a product or service having […]
India will soon get a clear picture of its Ganges and Indus river dolphins: Centre Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: India is set to get a clearer understanding of its freshwater dolphins—the Ganges and Indus dolphins—through an 8,000-kilometre aquatic survey. The survey is the world’s first comprehensive assessment of dolphin populations […]
The Bishnoi, blackbuck and chinkara: What exactly were Guru Jambheshwar’s principles regarding Thar wildlife? Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: In 1998, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and others allegedly hunted blackbuck in Rajasthan’s Kankani village, triggering a legal battle and backlash from the Bishnoi community, known for zealously guarding the wildlife […]
As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: Plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula, a mountainous extension of Antarctica, has increased more than 10 times in recent decades due to rising temperatures. The study, Sustained greening of the Antarctic Peninsula observed from satellites, published […]
Global wildlife numbers have declined 73% since 1970, says WWF Sub : Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: The World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024 highlights a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020, up from a 69% decline in the 2022 edition. The report emphasises the […]
How high-performance buildings are the next step towards a sustainable future Sub : Env Sec: Climate Change Importance of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Buildings and Emissions: Globally, buildings are responsible for about 40% of total final energy consumption, primarily due to operational needs like Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and lighting. […]
Tribal leader Rajappa to receive award for welfare, forest conservation work Sub : Env Sec: biodiversity Context: The Hulikanu Wildlife Conservancy Foundation (HWCF) in Bengaluru has nominated J.T. Rajappa, a tribal conservationist and community leader, for the prestigious Hulikanu Progressive Adivasi Wildlife Award. The award includes a ₹3 lakh cash prize. Hulikanu Wildlife […]
Why a proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir forest is facing protests Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: On September 18, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) proposed notifying 3,328 sq km around the Gir forest in Gujarat as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). A week later, the area was reduced to […]
Brains and brawn Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Halari Donkeys The Halari donkey is a beautiful and endangered breed found in the Halar region of Gujarat. Fewer than 500 Halari donkeys remain, making them a rare and important part of the semi-arid landscapes of Jamnagar and Dwarka districts in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region. […]