T1C2 tiger Subject: Environment Context: T1C2 was released into wild in Pench Tiger Reserve Concept: T1C2 is a 3-year-old tigress whose mother “Avni”, a maneatertigeress was killed 2 years ago. It was released into wild after National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) cleared its release into wild. It was after radio collaring of the […]
Similipal Biosphere Subject: Environment Context: Massive threatening fire in Similipal biosphere has led to the Odisha govt deploying big contingent of field staff to douse it. Concept: Fire started in isolated places of Similipal in Mayurbhanj district in the first week of February has spread to eight forest ranges. Concern has been rising […]
Himalayan serow Subject: Environment Context: It was spotted recently in Manas tiger reserve, Assam. Concept: It was spotted close to the border with Bhutan in Manas’s Bansbari Mathanguri forest. The sightings of rare animals and birds in Manas is an outcome of better access to remote parts of the protected area where extremists […]
Bio-refinery Subject: Environment Context: The Minister of Petroleum and natural gases at an event Global Bio India 2021, organised by Department of Biotechnology said push for setting up twelve bio refineries or 2G-ethanol commercial plants from agriculture waste across eleven states is going on. Concept: It will help India in ethanol blending programme […]
World Wildlife Day Subject: Environment Context: 3rd march is celebrated as World Wildlife day. Concept: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 March as UN World Wildlife Day in 2013 to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s flora and fauna and celebrating biodiversity on planet. The day was dedicated to keeping people […]
Prosopis juliflora or vilayati kikar Subject: Environment Context: Expert panel heading the revival project of Central ridge in Delhi said by removing a few branches of “Kikar” tree will help sunlight to break through and full-grown saplings can be planted in such places to control pollution effectively. Concept: Panel has been working for […]
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Subject: Environment Context: Need for move away from fossil driven energy economy to the cleaner renewable source along with India’s continuing dependence on coal for energy needs necessitate focus on “Clean Coal Technology”. Coal Bed Methane, or CBM is seen as one of the alternatives. Concept: CBM is an […]
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mollem National Park (GOA) Subject: Environment Context: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted clearances for the diversion of 140 hectares of forest land for the South Western Railway’s double-tracking project in Goa amidst protests. Concept: Environmentalists and locals have been protesting against the plan […]
National Green Tribunal (NGT) Subject: Environment Context: NGT cites delay in filing appeal to dismiss every second plea which has at times effected implementation of laws even as such appeals falls within outer time limit of 60 days apart from initial 30 days. Concept: Under the NGT Act, 2010, a clearance can be […]