Cats are killing India’s birds. Are we paying attention? Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The State of Birds in India 2023 report highlighted that the bird population in India is declining. And one of the reasons is a silent bird-killer in urban areas of India- Cat. Landscape of fear: One study […]
G20 Summit: Big push towards achieving net zero Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions In News: G20 summit held under India’s Presidency has been significant for the global fight against climate change. Key Points: The G20 estimated the need for $5.8-5.9 trillion before 2030 to achieve climate goals and an additional $4 trillion per […]
Buy, use, return, and claim a small refund Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Key Points: The Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), part of the E-Waste Management Rules 2016 never took off. There is now an attempt to resurrect its potential. What is DRS? Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) and was seen as an effective e-waste management […]
Mercedes-Benz clears 46,000 kg of waste, 85 lakh litres of pooled water from Nandi Hills as part of five-year project Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd. (MBRDI) said it cleared 46,000 kg of waste, collected 85 lakh litres of pooled water, and constructed 11 check dams at […]
Over 75% of European bumblebee species threatened in the next 40-60 years Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: More than 75% of European bumblebee species may be threatened in the next 40-60 years according to worst-case-scenario projections of bumblebee populations. Study findings: Key drivers for declining population: Degradation of habitats and alterations […]
Why the NGT banned cruise boats in Madhya Pradesh Subject: Environment Section: pollution Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Bhopal recently ruled that operating cruise boats in various water bodies of Madhya Pradesh was illegal and cannot be allowed to continue in violation of various environmental laws. Impact of the cruise ban: […]