Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa revealed a drastic 72% decline in avian species over 27 years at the Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) in Assam. Details of the study: Researchers conducted a […]
MP plans new home for cheetahs, relocate leopards Sub: Env Sec :Protected Area Context: Madhya Pradesh’s plan for cheetah conservation at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the “Cheetah Action Plan. Details: Location: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (straddling Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan) will host cheetahs and boost conservation efforts. Action Plan: 6-8 cheetahs […]
Formulate Policy for Sacred Groves: Supreme Court Directs Government Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Why in News The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Environment Ministry to develop a comprehensive policy for the management and conservation of sacred groves across the country. About Sacred Groves: Sacred groves are patches of natural vegetation […]
Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: A healthy male Ganges river dolphin from the Kulsi River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, was tagged for the first time under Project Dolphin. Details: This initiative, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate […]
Climate change and biodiversity loss are connected: Key takeaways from NEXUS report Sub: Env Sec: Int convention Context: A first-of-its-kind IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Nexus report emphasizes the interconnectedness of five major challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and health risks. Addressing these challenges in […]
Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia Sub : Env Sec : Climate Change Context: The Arctic tundra, once a massive carbon storage system, is now emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), according to the National Oceanic and […]
New Insights into Aerosol Chemistry and Air Quality in Extreme Winters Sub: Env Sec : Pollution Why in News A recent study by researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Georgia Institute of Technology has uncovered a new chemical pathway responsible for worsening air quality during harsh winters. Contrasting Air Quality: […]
Three promising outcomes from the world’s first official summit to conserve and restore mangroves Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Mangrove Conservation Conference: Key insights- Proven Strategies for Restoration: Mass planting often fails; a seascape and landscape approach is more effective. Linking mangroves with seagrasses, corals, and rivers enhances ecological and socioeconomic benefits. Community-led […]
Varkala Cliff: A Geo-Heritage Site at Risk Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently called for a status report from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and other authorities on the deteriorating condition of Varkala Cliff, a geo-heritage site in Kerala. Concerns have arisen due to […]