Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia on researching the understudied Asiatic wildcat Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata): Also known as Asian steppe cats or Indian Desert cats. It has back and reddish-brown spots. Range: Southeast and Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Mongolia and China In India: Thar Desert […]
Connaught Place smog tower to restart today Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: Delhi government has ordered the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to restart the Connaught Place smog tower at full capacity. About Smog Tower: Setup in 2021 at the cost of 20crore Designed and developed by: IIT-Bombay, Minnesota University of the […]
‘Loss and damage’ fund talks leave developing nations at new disadvantage Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: As the climate crisis intensifies, two terms are in sharp focus: adaptation and ‘loss and damage’ (L&D). Details: Adaptation is the proactive response to climate change, the art of survival using which communities and countries […]
How climate change is displacing animals Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: A new analysis suggests that extreme weather linked to climate change might be much harder on native species than on non-native ones. Details: As the planet warms, extreme weather events– heat waves, cold snaps, droughts and floods- are becoming more […]
Kerala forms Organic Farming Mission to boost agriculture Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The Kerala government has created an Organic Farming Mission to encourage the adoption of sustainable organic and climate smart farming practices in the State. The mission aims at expanding organic farming to 5,000 hectares in the next five years through an annual target of 1,000 ha. What is organic farming? It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating […]
India’s Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017 Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) appreciated about India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2017 in its World Energy Outlook 2023 report. More about the news: The International Energy Agency has recognized India as a noteworthy example of an emerging market and […]
Curbs on fireworks binding on all States: Supreme Court Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: The Supreme Court clarified that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. Details: The desire to protect the environment has to be a […]