IPCC SIXTH ASSESSMENT REPORT TOPIC: Environment Context- The second part of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report has warned of multiple climate changes even if steps are taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Concept- The latest warnings have come in the second part of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report which talks about climate change impacts, […]
Bhakra Beas Management Amendment Rules TOPIC: Environment Context- The Union Power Ministry has made an amendment to the rules governing the appointment of Member Power and Member Irrigation on Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) from Punjab and Haryana, respectively, thereby removing the stipulation that these two appointments need to be filled from the […]
FLUORIDE CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER TOPIC: Environment Context- Continued fluoride contamination of groundwater is a glaring public health issue in central India. Concept- Fluoride Contamination: Fluoride is a chemical element that is found most frequently in groundwater and has become one of the most important toxicological environmental hazards globally. The occurrence of fluoride in […]
CARBON MARKETS TOPIC: Environment Context- The COP-26 Summit at Glasgow in November last finally agreed on a “rule-book” for two new carbon market mechanisms that were created in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Concept- About Carbon Markets: Carbon markets allow for buying and selling of carbon emissions with the objective of reducing global emissions. […]
ANTARCTIC MELTING TOPIC: Environment Context- According to the study, increased human activity is leading to black carbon pollution, contributing to snow melting, a concern as loss of Antarctic ice accelerates global heating. Concept- Black carbon or soot pollution from increased human activity at Antarctica’s tourist landing sites and research facilities is accelerating the […]
CARBON CAPTURE BY FORESTS TOPIC: Environment Context- Conservationists have noted plantations outside forest don’t capture carbon efficiently or make up for biodiversity losses. Trees on forest edges may grow faster than those inside. Concept- Forests as Storehouses of carbon: The forest in the world that are major storehouses of carbon. In net, forests […]
CHEETAH REINTRODUCTION TOPIC: Environment Context- An expert team of wildlife officials from Madhya Pradesh, the Indian Forest Department and the Wildlife Institute of India that visited Namibia but a formal Memorandum of Under standing (MoU) regarding the transfer is yet to be signed. Concept- Action Plan for Reintroduction of cheetah in India: With […]
DUGONG CONSERVATION RESERVE TOPIC: Environment Context- The Tamil Nadu government had announced that a dugong conservation reserve would be established in the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay between India and Sri Lanka, for the conservation of the animals. Declaring an area as ‘protected’ means there will be no human interference in there. Concept- […]
LOKTAK LAKE TOPIC: Environment Context- Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: Loktaklake, climate change, carbon footprint feature in party manifestos. Concept- About Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. Phumdis are the heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter at […]