India’s MGNREGS major contributor to global Nature-based Solutions, says report released at COP16 in Riyadh Sub : Env Sec : Int convention Report: Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024 Launch at: CoP16 of UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The report, a joint effort by ILO, UNEP, and IUCN, supports the UN Decade […]
Preserving India’s sacred groves can help the country achieve its conservation & climate goals: Experts Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Sacred groves: Sacred groves are traditional forest patches revered by tribal communities for cultural and spiritual significance. Known by various names: Sarnas in Jharkhand, Devgudis in Chhattisgarh, Orans in Rajasthan Sizes vary from a […]
World’s Oldest Wild Bird Lays Egg at 74 Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Why in News Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross, has laid an egg at the age of 74 in the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of the Hawaiian Archipelago. This significant event […]
Living under a dust blanket in Haryana’s Mahendragarh Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The situation in Khatoli Ahir and surrounding villages in Haryana’s Mahendragarh district paints a grim picture of the human and environmental costs of unchecked industrial activity, particularly stone crushing. Key Issues: Health Hazards Respiratory and Skin Diseases: Villagers frequently suffer […]
Exploring Tamil Nadu’s Model for Addressing the Elephant Menace Sub: Env Sec: Species news Why in News Karnataka’s Environment Minister has directed Forest Department officials to explore the Tamil Nadu model for managing wild elephant intrusions, as an alternative to the costly railway barricades currently used in the state. About Elephant: Karnataka has […]
With Ratapani in MP declared India’s latest tiger reserve, all about the protected areas Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area in news Context: India recently expanded its network of tiger reserves with the addition of two new reserves: Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh (57th tiger reserve) and Madhav National Park (soon to be […]
Global strategy to revolutionise dryland farming unveiled in Riyadh Sub: Env Sec: Int convention Context: Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR), a global leader in agricultural research, has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). Importance of Drylands: Global Impact: Home to 1 in 3 people globally. Supports nearly half […]
Agroforestry Threatens Endemic Frog Species in Western Ghats Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News A recent study conducted by Indian researchers highlights the detrimental effects of agroforestry practices on endemic frog species in the northern Western Ghats. The findings emphasize the urgent need for conservation measures to mitigate habitat […]
UN Highlights Alarming Costs of Drought and Desertification: Call for Global Action at COP16 Sub : Env Sec : Int conventions Why in News The 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid growing concerns over the escalating […]