Meant to reduce stress on big cats, why safari parks may be a double-edged sword Subject: Environment Section: Env law and body Context: On March 6, the Supreme Court expressed its willingness to approve the creation of a Tiger Safari at Pakhrau within the buffer zone of the Corbett tiger reserve. This initiative […]

    Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far Subject: Environment Section: Int conventions Context: The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction was held in Belgium on March 7, 2024, aiming to encourage nations to ratify a new treaty […]

    Children fall to hunger in Gaza as Israeli siege cuts off supplies- “khubaiza.” Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege, children are starting to die Khubaiza: weed that crops up in empty lots.

    Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: In February, Byrnihat, an industrial town on the Meghalaya-Assam border, was identified as India’s most polluted city according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Details of the report findings: This report, highlighting the […]

    Resorts near tiger reserves have turned choice wedding destinations: Supreme Court Subject: Environment Section: Env legislation and organisation Context: The Supreme Court criticized the rapid growth of resorts around tiger reserves, which are increasingly being used as venues for weddings, causing disturbances with loud music that disrupts the forest habitat. Details: Justice B.R. […]

    Kerala government declares wildlife attacks a State-specific disaster Subject: Environment Section: Env legislation  and organisation Context: On March 6, the State Cabinet of Kerala declared human-wildlife conflict a State-specific disaster, acknowledging the rising incidents of deaths, injuries, and property losses due to wildlife encroachments from forests. Details: The declaration enables Kerala State Disaster […]

    Trees in Corbett fell prey to greedy nexus, says Supreme Court Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: The Supreme Court criticized the illegal cutting down of over 6,000 trees for the construction of buildings under the guise of “eco-tourism” at Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, highlighting it as an example of the detrimental […]

    Over 24,000 birds from 66 species recorded during Tamirabharani Waterbird Count Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: The Tamirabharani Waterbird Count 2024 organised recently has recorded over 24,000 birds in the irrigation tanks getting water from the perennial river. Details:  World Wildlife Day on March 3. ATREE’s Agasthyamalai Community Conservation Centre (ACCC) initiated […]