NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES TOPIC: Environment Context- On February 26, 1919, US President Woodrow Wilson signed an act of Congress establishing the Grand Canyon National Park. Concept- About Grand Canyon: Grand Canyon, immense canyon cut by the Colorado River in the high plateau region of northwestern Arizona, U.S., noted for its fantastic […]
RIVER INTERLINKING TOPIC: Environment Context- The Finance Minister In Budget 2022 announced that “Draft DPRs (Detailed Project Reports) of the five river links along with the implementation of the Ken-Betwa Link Project Concept- The Five River Links Include: Damanganga-Pinjal, Par- Tapi-Narmada, Godavari-Krishna, Krishna-Pennar and Pennar-Cauvery. About Ken Betwa Link Project: The Ken-Betwa Link […]
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022 TOPIC: Environment Context- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging, which comes into immediate effect. Concept- Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022: The new rules classify plastics into four categories: category 1 will include […]
APEX PREDATORS TOPIC: Environment Context- The sloth bear, tiger and dhole are among 36 apex predators worldwide affected the most due to road construction in their native habitats, a study published February 21, 2022, in the journal Nature, has stated. Concept- Eight of the top 10 apex predators most affected due to roads […]
UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) TOPIC: Environment Context- The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. Concept- About UNEA: UNEA was created in June 2012, during the United Nation Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20). Hosted by the UN Environment Programme, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) brings […]
ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING (ZBNF) TOPIC: Environment Context- In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to natural, chemical-free, organic and zero-budget farming. It is the third time in the last four budget speeches where (zero budget) natural farming finds a mention. Concept- Zero Budget Natural Farming: Zero budget […]
ELECTRONIC VEHICLES TOPIC: Environment Context- India is pushing for rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) but it does not have certain minerals that are required for batteries that are crucial to powering this transition. A latest study by the World Resources Institute suggests that India should focus on ensuring adequate long-term arrangements with […]
Neem- the great healer battling for life TOPIC: Environment Context- Scientists hope its medicinal properties can fight the ‘dieback disease’. Concept- Dieback Disease: Observed in the Gadwal region of Telangana a few months ago, the ‘dieback disease’ in neem tree. It is a fungal infection which spread rapidly, infecting thousands of neem trees […]