Sequence for a just future: Can safeguards for digital genomic data from biodiversity be ensured Subject: Environment Section: Biotechnology Context: Negotiations on how to regulate the use of digital sequence information (DSI) of genetic resources could further delay the finalisation of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity […]
Climate Bonds Initiative Subject: Environment Section: international Organization Context: Climate Bonds Initiative is an international organisation working to mobilise global capital for climate action. It achieve this through the development of the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, Policy Engagement and Market Intelligence work. It empower our Partner organisations with the tools and […]
Cheetahs from Namibia set to reach in Sept: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has confirmed that the translocation of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is expected to culminate in September. Details: Eight cheetahs are expected from Namibia and Indian government […]
Kerala did virtually nothing for Endosulfan victims for 5 years: SC Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context :The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for doing “virtually nothing” for Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. The court said the State’s inaction was “appalling” and amounted to a breach of the apex court’s 2017 judgment, […]
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ PFAS Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context Scientists discovering ways to eliminate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon What are PFAS chemicals? PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting […]
Tilapia Subject: Environment Concept: Tilapia’ has emerged to be one of the most productive and internationally traded food fish in the world. Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers, and lakes, and less commonly found living in brackish water. Tilapia can become a problematic invasive […]
Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) Subject: Environment Context: Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) in Rajasthan’s Desert National Park (DNP) have laid around 20 eggs this breeding season, with four females laying two eggs each. Concept: The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Scientific Name: Ardeotisnigriceps Habitat: Dry grasslands […]
UN meet begins over treaty to govern use of high seas Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity United Nations member states have gathered in New York to create a new, legally-binding global treaty to govern the use of the high seas. This could be the last round of negotiations for the conservation and sustainable use […]