M.P. govt. begins disposal of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Madhya Pradesh government has started the process of disposing of 337 tonnes of toxic waste accumulated at the Union Carbide India Ltd. (UCIL) site in Bhopal, 40 years after the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy. Environmental Cleanup: […]
Panel to look into govt. request to exclude settlements from protected areas Sub : Env Sec: Protected Areas Context: A three-member team from the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) will evaluate a request from the Kerala government to exclude certain human settlements from the protected areas. This includes the […]
Squirrels are not as vegan as you think — new research sheds light on ‘opportunistic omnivores’ capable of hunting and stealth Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: While squirrels are often associated with adorable antics like nibbling on nuts and shyly peeping from tree trunks, new research has revealed a surprising aspect […]
India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) today at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. The ISFR is brought out by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) on a […]
US commits to 61% emissions cut by 2035: What does its updated NDC plan say? Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Context: The United States has announced its emission reduction target for 2035, as part of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, committing to a reduction of 61-66% below 2005 […]
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 […]