Orchids Subject – Environment Context – In Arunachal’s Sessa Orchid Sanctuary communities collaborate with forest officials to conserve orchids Concept – The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, was the first, and until recently the only, protected area in the country dedicated to the preservation of naturally […]

    Chillai Kalan Subject – Environment Context – ‘Chillaikalan’ puts Kashmir in a deep freeze Concept – The 40-day intense winter period “chillaikalan” started in Kashmir valley on 21st December with sub-zero night temperatures across the region. It will continue till January 31. Chillai Kalan is followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha. ChillaiKhurd (small cold) […]

    Renewable Power Purchase Agreements Subject – Environment Context – Renewable PPAs in Andhra, Punjab: Power cos write to Centre Concept – Electricity and wind energy contracts are known as “Power Purchase Agreements” or PPAs. PPAs are long-term contracts to buy renewable energy in agreed volumes and at prices that meet the needs of […]

    Scrappage Policy for Thermal Plants Subject – Environment Context – NITI Aayog expert group suggests scrappage policy for thermal plants Concept – An expert group set up by NITI Aayog has suggested the creation of a thermal power plant (TPP) scrappage policy in a bid to bring down the dependency of the power […]

    Gadchiroli’s first Jumbos Subject – Environment Context – Cautious welcome for Gadchiroli’s first jumbos Concept – The herd of 22 wild elephants that has been in Kanker, Balod, Gariaband and Dhamtari districts of Chhattisgarh for the last nine years has successfully surmounted the last natural barrier to settle down in its new habitat in Gadchiroli district of […]

    Sumi Naga tribe Subject – Environment Context – The Sumi Naga tribe has developed a whole portfolio of ecological indicators to help predict weather. Concept – The ‘Sümi Naga’ are the major ethnic group among nagas in Nagaland, India. Sümi Naga tribe practiced Aki Kiti (semi-contact combat sport characterized by kicking and blocking […]

    Article 6 of the Paris Agreement Subject – Environment Context – Parties in Glasgow finally adopted the long pending Article 6 rulebook. Concept – Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides for market and nonmarket approaches in achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). On markets, Article 6 has been finally resolved in a balanced […]