Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh tribals, says rights group report Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: A report from the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) titled ‘India’s Tiger Reserves: Tribals Get Out, Tourists Welcome’ indicates that Project Tiger is set to displace at least 5.5 lakh Scheduled Tribes and other forest […]

    CITES eases export of agarwood from India, move to benefit lakhs of farmers Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: India successfully blocked the inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) in the CITES Review of Significant Trade (RST). The decision was based on a non-detriment findings (NDFs) study by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). […]

    South Africa’s new law on climate change Subject: Env Sec: Climate Change Context: South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, signed into law a piece of legislation that will impose mandatory curbs on the emissions from large, fossil-fuel heavy industries and, require climate-adaptation plans from towns and villages. The President said this would enable South […]

    Ship carrying 1.4 million litres of oil sinks near Philippines: How oil spills impact the environment Subject: Env Sec: Pollution            Context: Major oil spills from the past point to the complex challenges of recovery and a devastating impact on marine life. Anatomy of an oil spill: The environmental consequences are influenced by factors […]

    Should India focus on natural farming? Sub: Env Sec: Agri Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to involve one crore farmers in natural farming over the next two years, supported by certification and branding. Implementation will involve scientific institutions and gram panchayats, with 10,000 bio-input resource centres to be established. National […]

    No pollution control permits for ‘white category’ sectors now Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Union Environment Ministry has proposed that industries categorized under the ‘white category’ by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will no longer require prior permission from state pollution control boards to establish and operate under the Air Act, […]

    State of the World’s Forests 2024: Global efforts curb deforestation, but threats to forests from wildfires and pests remain Sub: Env Sec: Eco system State of the World’s Forests Report: The FAO released a report on July 22, 2024, highlighting both relief and concern regarding global forests. The rate of deforestation has slowed, […]

    Are melanistic leopards increasing in Karnataka, given frequent sightings? Sign of habitat loss, say experts Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Frequent sightings of melanistic leopards, also known as ‘black panthers,’ have been reported in Karnataka, raising curiosity among wildlife enthusiasts. Melanism is a genetic condition causing black skin and spots, found […]