Even temporary global warming above 2°C will affect life in the oceans for centuries Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon […]

    Migratory birds arrive in Odisha’s Chilika before winter; is climate change to blame? Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: Migratory birds have started their annual journey to Chilika —India’s largest waterbird habitat in Odisha — ahead of winter this year. Ducks and wigeon species have been seen this year within the […]

    Udaipur in race to be nation’s 1st wetland city Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: The Rajasthan government is working towards making Udaipur the country’s first wetland city. Udaipur, Rajasthan: Udaipur is surrounded by five major lakes and is already part of the restoration project of the National Lake Conservation Plan. The state […]

    Climate crisis in forests: Wild fruits, sacred groves in Sharavathi valley bear the brunt Subject : Environment Section: Protected Area Context: Due to climate change and changing rainfall patterns, production of fruits from wild trees are decreasing rapidly. Details: Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) research station in Kumta, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. […]

    World leaders must prioritize implementation of sustainable development goals Subject : Environment Section: Protected Area Context: The midterm assessment of the progress made on the sustainable development goals (SDG) was carried out in the 2023 SDG Summit, which took place on September 18-19, 2023, in New York. Global People’s Assembly: 2,045 activists from […]

    Dancing frogs of Western Ghats among most threatened amphibians globally Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The dancing frogs that are endemic to the Western Ghats are the most threatened amphibian genus of India, according to the Wildlife Trust of India. Details: Global Amphibian Assessment report released by: IUCN’s Species Survival Commission’s […]

    A treasure trove: field notes from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: A book More Than Just Footnotes: Field Assistants in Wildlife Research and Conservation is written by Ambika Aiyadurai, an anthropologist who teaches at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, and Mamata Pandya, an independent writer and […]

    Book on endemic birds says three species almost extinct Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A new book, 75 Endemic Birds of India, was launched by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). Authored by Dhriti Banerjee, Amitava Majumder and Anindya Naskar, the book commemorates 75 years of Indian independence. About the book: […]

    Phonotaxis: first sound then motion Subject: Environment Section: Species in news What is Phonotaxis? Phonotaxis is the movement by an animal in response to a sound. It has mostly been observed among crickets, moths, frogs, toads, and a few other creatures. There are two types of phonotaxis: positive and negative. Positive phonotaxis: The […]