IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel specifically designed to remove microplastics from water. Microplastics, which are small plastic fragments that can contaminate water sources, pose significant health risks to humans and […]

    How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: In a bid to manage the teeming population of chital (spotted deer) in Ross Island (officially known as the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration recently sought help from the Wildlife Institute of India. More […]

    House Sparrow disappearing Subject: Environment Sec: Species in news The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a small bird belonging to the family Passeridae. Distribution: The House Sparrow is a cosmopolitan bird found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is also found in North America, South America, and Australia, where it was introduced by humans. Physical characteristics: The House Sparrow […]

    As abundant chital cost authorities dearly, a tiny Andaman island struggles to keep up Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Chital- an invasive species in A&N islands: Chital were introduced to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for game hunting in the early 1900s by the British. The Chital multiplied in an unchecked environment […]

    Why Botswana threatened to send 20000 elephants to Germany Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Botswana, which harbors the world’s largest elephant population of approximately 130,000, faces a significant challenge due to its overabundant elephant numbers. President Mokgweetsi Masisi has proposed relocating 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst discussions in the country to […]

    Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled in favour of a group of Swiss women, affirming that Switzerland’s insufficient actions to mitigate climate change infringe on their human rights, particularly the right to a private and […]

    Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: On April 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recognized the right against the adverse impacts of climate change as […]