Combing operations held at Mukurthi national park, adjoining areas Subject: Environment Section: Places in news Source: TH Context: The Forest department conducted combing operations in the Mukurthi National Park and forest areas adjoining it to ensure that there is no illegal movement of people and poachers. Details: Vigil has been stepped up in […]

    ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’ becomes Madhya Pradesh’s 7th protected habitat for big cats Subject : Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: Madhya Pradesh, which is home to the most number of tigers in the country, has got a new protected area for the big cats named ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’, the seventh in the […]

    Tamil Nadu and Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr Subject :Environment Species in news Source: TH Context: Tamil Nadu is in consultation with Kerala to conduct the census of its state animal and southern India’s only mountain ungulate, Nilgiri Tahr. Details: For the first time drones may be used as […]

    Bioinvasions are a global threat to ecosystems, says IPBES report Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Source: DTE Context: Over 3,500 harmful invasive alien species have been introduced into regions and biomes around the world by human activities, says an assessment report. Details: The global economic cost of invasive alien species, that negatively impact […]

    EU to contain greenwashing by 2026 Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Source: DTE Context: The European Union (EU) is all set to contain greenwashing by On September 19, 2023, the EU finalized a new draft rule banning advertisements that mislead customers with false sustainability promises. Details: The rule will impose stricter guidelines on […]

    A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market Subject :Environment Section: Sustainable development Introduction The Indian ceiling fan market is evolving due to policy shifts and the push for sustainable energy use. Inspired by India’s LED revolution, this change aims to cut energy consumption, support climate goals, and meet rising ceiling fan demand. […]

    Sustainable tourism: Carrying capacity assessment can be a tool for protecting hilly areas Subject :Environment Section: Sustainable development Context: Tourism development is a double-edged sword, since it has positive impacts (employment, infrastructure development, revenue generation) as well as negative impacts (water pollution, air pollution, ecosystem degradation, loss of the traditional culture) on the […]

    Violations and poor management threaten Gujarat sanctuaries: CAG Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: A series of violations and other discrepancies have been threatening wildlife in Gujarat, especially in six sanctuaries managed by the state forest department, flagged the Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG). Six sanctuaries in Gujarat: Balaram Ambaji and Jessore […]

    IUCN takes up $15b Indian ocean habitat project as part of the Great Blue Wall Initiative Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change In News: Citigroup and BNP among banks exploring $15 billion Indian Ocean project. Key Points: Citigroup Inc., BNP Paribas SA and Standard Chartered Plc are among the banks looking into providing […]