Subject: Environment Context: In his Independence Day Speech this year, Prime Minister announced the government’s plan to launch a Project Dolphin. The proposed project is aimed at saving both river and marine dolphins. Concept: Project Dolphin will involve conservation of Dolphins and the aquatic habitat through use of modern technology especially in enumeration and anti-poaching activities. The project […]
Subject: Environment Context: Maharashtra Chief Minister announced that the state government would designate a 600-acre parcel of land in the heart of urban Mumbai as a reserved forest. Concept: The land falls under the eco-sensitive zone of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and is home to around 10,000 individuals who live in 27 tribal hamlets. Under Section […]
Subject: Environment Context: More life can be supported by ‘dead’ coral rubble than live coral, according to a recent study A recent study has identified new causes for coral bleaching, namely excessive nutrients from fertilisers and storm-water runoff. Concept: Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in the world. They provide shelter and nourishment to […]
Subject: Environment Context: Four persons, including two from Pune, were arrested for allegedly trying to sell a pangolin in Satara district Concept: Pangolin, also known as scaly anteater, is an insectivorous mammal that has hard scales of keratin on its body. Two of the eight subspecies of the animal are found in India. The animal […]
Subject: Environment Context: The Tamilnadu government has notified rules for Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Act which came into force on February 21. The rules are aimed at protecting the farmer interest along the Cauvery delta. What does the rule provide for? It provides for constituting a seven member technical committee that would assist […]