Who will apologise to the Himalayans?
Context : Norway’s Apology and Recognition of Historical Wrongs Relevance :GS 1(Society),GS 3(Environment) Parallels Between Nordic and Himalayan Indigenous Communities Colonial Policies and Their Impact on Himalayan Communities Post-Independence Policies and the Shift Towards Exploitation Hydropower Projects: A Case of Economic Exploitation Lessons from Norway: The Need for Accountability
Study finds 6,327 Gangetic dolphins across four States
Key Findings: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Survey Methodology: Challenges & Conservation Concerns: Policy and Future Steps: Significance:
The Way To Protect Orans
Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Issues with Formalisation Alternative Approach Conclusion
India’s Olive Ridley turtle numbers improve
Positive Trends Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Climate Change Concerns Significance of Long-Term Monitoring Challenges and Conservation Measures Global Context
Coal-fired power plants in India cut rice wheat yield
Context : Key Findings from the Study Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture , Environment) Methodology of the Study Regional Impact Economic Impact Policy Implications Future Research Directions
Only second animal to find its way by polarised moonlight found
Key Discovery: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Background: Study Details: Findings: Scientific Insights: Future Research Directions: Significance:
New study expresses concern over translocation of African cheetahs
Study Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Concerns Raised: Project Cheetah – Status: Ethical & Environmental Justice Issues: Recommendations from Study Authors: Broader Implications:
India prepares to submit updated greenhouse gas inventory to UN
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Significance of the BTR India’s Reporting Timeline & Challenges Key Features of India’s BTR Submission Trends in India’s Emissions Broader Implications Way Forward
Parambikulam Reserve adds 15 new species to its biodiversity checklist
Overview of the Survey Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Findings Avian Biodiversity: 7 New Bird Species Identified Butterfly Diversity: 5 New Species Recorded Odonates (Dragonflies and Damselflies): 3 New Species Documented Significance of Findings Indicator of Rich Biodiversity Conservation Implications Strengthening Ecotourism & Research
About Sharavati valley project
Objective: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology ) Environmental Concerns: Project Plan and Implementation: Energy and Cost Considerations: