Heat Wave Subject: Environment Context- Deadly heatwave building across India, Pakistan: Experts Concept- A deadly heatwave is building across India and Pakistan, A new an lysis by climate scientists has directly connected the heatwave with climate. New Delhi could touch 44-45°C, approaching its record April temperature, while some parts of North India could […]
Why it is so hot almost everywhere in India Subject: Environment Context- THE INDIA Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast heatwave conditions over East, Central & Northwest India during the next five days, and issued a yellow alert (“watch, be updated”) for the entire country except Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and parts […]
Large share of India’s threatened endemic species in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Study Subject: Environment Context- Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka host a large share of India’s threatened and endemic species of amphibians, birds and mammals, according to a new study. Concept- The three states account for 51 per cent of the […]
An alternative to plastic pollution Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- Mumbai-based start-up Zerocircle zeroed in on seaweed in its quest to replace single-use plastic. Concept- UNEP data shows that global production of primary plastic will touch 1,100 million tonnes by 2050. Nearly half of this is designed for one time use. Recycling is […]
Developers should pay a higher Net Present Value for cutting forests Subject: Environment Section : Biodiversity Context- In January 2022, a Supreme Court-appointed committee criticised the current method of evaluating forests, calling it outdated. It recommended a substantial revision of the Net Present Value (NPV) of forests, fixing compensatory afforestation practices, and the […]
Indian Desert Fox Subject: Environment Context- Prosopis juliflora, a salt-tolerant and fruit-bearing tree, has flourished in the Banni grasslands of Gujarat. The encroachment by this woody invasive plant is, however, resulting in a loss of habitat and resources for the desert fox. Concept- The Desert Fox: The desert fox is a specialist in […]
Palli in Jammu becomes India’s First Carbon-Neutral Panchayat Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context- Palli village in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first panchayat in the country to become carbon-neutral, fully powered by solar energy. Concept- Various feats achieved: All its records have been digitised and the benefits of […]
Social Cost Of Carbon Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context- The Biden administration’s social cost estimate is about $51, meaning every ton of carbon dioxide spewed from a power plant or tail pipe today is projected to contribute to $51 in economic damages in coming years. Concept- About Social cost of carbon: The […]