Missing for 42 years, flying squirrel resurfaces in Arunachal Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: A nocturnal flying squirrel has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh after going missing for 42 years. It was last recorded in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. The Aaranyak study was supported by Re:Wild, […]
Coming soon, a ‘Cafeteria’ for oil spill-hit birds at Ennore Creek Subject : Environment Section: Pollution In the news: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary (BMAD) plan to establish feeding stations for birds at Ennore creek. They aim to catch the birds to rehabilitate and care for them. Details: […]
Researchers patenting new treatment for nicotine addiction Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: Researchers have demonstrated a practical approach for treating nicotine dependence. Currently, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is used which relies on providing additional nicotine to the body. Researchers have now turned to nicotine’s oxidative metabolite, cotinine. Key Facts: Tobacco use is a global pandemic, affecting an estimated 1.2 billion people, which poses substantial health burden and costs. With approximately 5 million tobacco-related deaths annually, […]
Ethanol blending policy Subject: Environment Section: Agri and SD In the news: While ethanol blended petrol (EBP) increased from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 11.8% in 2022-23, the 20% target by 2025 has run into trouble with low sugar stocks in 2022-23 and impending shortfall in sugarcane production this year. NAFED and National Cooperatives […]
Why the UK banned Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad ads over ‘greenwashing’ claims Subject: Environment Section: Climate change In the news: UK’s ad regulator banned Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad ads for allegedly misleading consumers on air travel’s environmental impact. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads claiming sustainability lacked evidence, violating UK […]
Outcomes of the COP-28 climate summit Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC happened in Dubai, UAE this year. Loss and Damage Fund: The agreement was reached at COP-27 to create a ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and the fund was operationalised at COP-28. World […]