Mayurbhanj’s red ant chutney receives GI tag. Why this is important for nutritional security of tribals Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: Similipal kai chutney, made with red weaver ants by tribal people in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, received the geographical identity tag. Details: The Mayurbhanj Kai Society Ltd applied in […]
COP28 climate summit Subject : Environment Section: Int Convention Some important initiatives/pledges launched during the COP28 climate summit: Sr. No Name Sector Purpose Signatories India’s position 1. GLOBAL ELECTRIC COOKING COALITION (GECCO) Energy Promote transition to electric cooking by providing action plans and mobilising finance At least 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, […]
Namibian cheetah Aasha gives birth to 3 cubs in Kuno; ‘indicator that animals are acclimatising’ Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: Aasha, a Namibian cheetah at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, has given birth to three cubs. Aasha, known for her confident nature, arrived at the park in September […]
In a first, a polar bear has died of avian flu in the Arctic, confirms Alaska Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: The Arctic region recorded the first case of a polar bear death due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), confirming a concerning development. Details: The polar bear, found […]
Indian landfills — a source of microplastics? Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: If the landfills are not scientifically constructed and operated, they can act as a hub of numerous kinds of contaminants including plastics. Details: Organic waste such as food waste and greens at landfill sites decomposes faster with microbial activities under aerobic […]
Dip in yield, low protein content: PAU field experiment finds several problems with nano urea Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: A two-year field experiment by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) studied nano urea’s efficacy compared to conventional nitrogen fertilizers on rice and wheat yields. Impact of Nano Urea on crops: Nano urea led to […]
Snow Leopard: Enigmatic big cat of High Asia now National Symbol of Kyrgyzstan Subject : Environment Section: Species in news In the news: The Snow leopard, the mysterious and enigmatic symbol of High Asia with its host of mountain ranges stretching from the Altai to the Himalayas, is now the national symbol of […]
America’s Climate Failure Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: The United States is one of the biggest reasons for the world not able to meet 2030 targets. More on news: Loss and damage fund was opened for capitalisation at the COP 28 meeting in Dubai. America Climate Failures: Loss and damage fund: US […]
India in 2023: strides in climate action, criticism of conservation Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: India spurred meaningful action to combat climate change and enhance wildlife conservation in 2023, but criticism arose regarding the cheetah translocation project and changes in forest and biodiversity laws. India’s efforts to combat climate change: India […]