PYROSTRIA LALJII Subject: Environment Context: A 15-metre-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family has recently been discovered from the Andaman Islands. Concept: The new species, Pyrostria laljii was first reported from the Wandoor forest in South Andaman. The other places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where the tree […]
India on track to achieve national commitment of land degradation neutrality: PM Subject : Environment Context : “We are on track to achieve our national commitment of land degradation neutrality. We are also working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030,” he said during his virtual keynote address at the […]
Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles die along the eastern coastline of India every year Subject :Environment Context : Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles die along the eastern coastline of India every year, mostly due to fishing activities, even as officials claim a stringent conservation drive is underway. Concept : Around 75 per cent […]
Sea surge on Kerala coast Subject : Environment Context : Kerala’s 590-kilometre-long coastline — one of the most densely populated in India and exposed to rogue waves — has for long been susceptible to large-scale sea erosion. Concept : A recent study has flagged the possibility of coastal areas in the state witnessing […]
Great apes in peril Subject : Environment Context : A study involving over 60 co-authors has found that African great apes, are set to suffer massive range declines due to impacts of climate change, land-use changes and increase in human population. Concept : The study looked at the impact of climate change, human […]
Hardy – vigorous corals (Blue Rice Corals) Subject : Environment Context : In 2014 and 2015, the brown rice coral in Hawaii was completely bleached, but the blue rice coral recovered quickly after bleaching, and blue coral was unaffected by the elevated ocean temperatures. Concept : Hawaiian blue rice corals have a deep […]
‘Operation Olivia’ to the rescue of Olive Ridleys Subject : Environment Context : Every year, the Indian Coast Guard’s “Operation Olivia”, initiated in the early 1980s, helps protect Olive Ridley turtles as they congregate along the Odisha coast for breeding and nesting from November to December. Concept : Operation Oliva has been […]