Subject: Environment Context: In Annual report published by Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, it was found that total 11,467.83 hectares forest lands were diverted in 22 states between January 1 and November 6, 2019 Concept: Forest land is usually recommended for diversion by state governments for the development of various infrastructure projects or […]
Subject: Environment Context: Kerala government gives nod to Athirappally hydel power project Concept: It is 163-megawatt (MW) Hydro Electric Project proposed on the Chalakudy river in Thrissur district Around 168 hectares of biodiversity-rich forests in the Western Ghats would be submerged if the project got implemented. In addition, Kadar tribal settlements in the forests will […]
Subject: Environment Context: Kerala Forest Department has been given time by NGT to submit report on the steps taken to prevent forest fires and implement the National Action Plan on Forest Fire in the State. Concept: Ministry of Environment, Forest and climate change has prepared a National Action Plan on forest fires in 2018 after […]
Subject: Environment/Geography Context: The colour of water in Lonar Lake has changed to pink Concept: Reason: The low level of water may lead to increased salinity and change in the behaviour of algae because of atmospheric changes. This may be the reason for colour change. This is not the first time that the colour of […]
Subject: Environment Context: Population estimation of Indian gaur has been carried out in Nilgiris forest division. Concept: Gaur, or Indian Bison, is a close wild relative of domestic cattle. The best habitat for gaur is forested hills and grassy areas of south to south east Asia, with undisturbed tracts of forest, water sources and abundant […]
Subject: Environment Context: Recent estimation of Asiatic lions in Gujarat showed increase in species population to 674. Concept: Lion census is conducted once every five years Due to lockdown the census due on this year is not possible. Unlike in previous years, this count was estimated not from a Census, but from a population “observation” […]
Subject: Environment Context: Since the morning of May 27, natural gas has been continuously flowing out of a gas well in Assam Concept: The Baghjan 5 well is a purely gas-producing well in Tinsukia district. Sometimes, the pressure balance in a well may be disturbed leading to ‘kicks’ or changes in pressure. If these are […]
Subject: Environment Context: India has improved its place in Environment Performance Index but still poorly ranked Concept: India secured 168 rank in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020) that measured the environmental performance of 180 countries It was released by the Yale University on June 4, 2020. India’s rank was […]
Table Of Contents Direct Tax Buoyancy, Revenue Foregone, Tax Base Mission Sagar Persian Gulf and GCC Environment Performance Index Assam Gas Leak 1. Direct Tax Buoyancy, Revenue Foregone, Tax Base Subject: Economy Context: The gross direct tax collection in 2019-20 fiscal dipped 4.92 per cent to Rs 12.33 lakh crore on account of reduction in […]