‘NET ZERO’ Carbon Targets Subject: Environment Context: NGO Oxfam has said that ‘net zero’ carbon targets that many countries have announced may be a “dangerous distraction” from the priority of cutting carbon emissions. What the report says? “Land-hungry ‘net zero’ schemes could force an 80 per cent rise in global food prices and […]
High-altitude Tigers Subject: Environment Context: To celebrate International Tiger Day last week, the Uttarakhand government highlighted the expanse of the Uttrakhand state’s tiger map from Corbett National Park to Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Concept: High-altitude Tigers The habitat of tiger is varied, encompassing several biomes and ecological conditions, viz. mangrove swamps, highlands, plains, rainforests, […]
Light pollution Subject: Environment Context: Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. Increasing urbanisation and the installation of new streetlights, security floodlights and outdoor ornamental lighting all contribute to growing light pollution. Context: Dung beetles mechanism of dung pile They are found across southern Africa, India, collect dung from various animals, fashioning it into […]
International Tiger Day Subject: Environment Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation on International Tiger Day. Concept: 29th July is referred to as the Global Tiger Day also every year. The day is observed to mark the declining population of tigers […]
Earth Overshoot Day has shifted back to July 29 says WWF Subject: Environment In news- The Earth Overshoot day fell on July 29, this year. It is the same date that the world reached overshoot in 2019. In 2020 it was observed on August 22. About Earth Overshoot Day: It marks the date […]
Black carbon particles contribute to increasing COVID-19 cases Subject: Environment In news: Black carbon particles contribute to increasing COVID-19 cases. This is according to a recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology located in Pune. About the study: The COVID-19 infection count increase corresponded with an increase in black carbon […]