COP30 & Mutirão
Why is it in News? Relevance GS3 – Environment GS2 – Governance / International Relations What is Mutirão? Why is the Concept Symbolically Powerful? What Did COP30 Mean by a “Mutirão Approach”? Brazil framed mutirão as a governance method, not a slogan. Key elements: Essentially, mutirão = climate action as a continuous, participatory, community-driven process. Indigenous Angle — Why It Matters Relevance of Belém, […]
African grey parrot
Why is it in News? Relevance What is the African Grey Parrot? Conservation Status Why is the African Grey Parrot Easily Available in India Despite Being Appendix I? Key RTI Findings Regulatory Framework: What the Law Requires (But Isn’t Followed) A. Breeders of Species Licence Rules, 2023 To legally breed African grey parrots, applicants must […]
Indian-born Cheetah Mukhi Gives Birth to Five Cubs
Why Is It in News? Relevance Project Cheetah Why Mukhi’s Birth Is Historically Significant A. First India-born cheetah to reproduce B. Proof of suitability of Indian habitats C. Wild reproduction despite early adversity Population Update Scientific and Conservation Significance A. Genetic viability B. Behavioural adaptation C. Indicator of ecological restoration Challenges still present Way Forward
South Asia’s Air Pollution Crisis
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS-1: Geography & Society GS-2: Governance GS-3: Environment What Was the 2024 India–Pakistan Smog? How Has Air Pollution Become Rampant Across South Asia? A. Shared Meteorology B. High Anthropogenic Emissions C. Rapid Urbanisation + Weak Governance D. Climate Change Feedback Loop E. Political–Administrative Fragmentation What Does the Greenpeace 2023 […]
Declared extinct decades ago, a tiger returns to ‘new home
Why is this in News? Relevance: Basics What Has Happened? Significance Project Cheetah Link Why Tigers Disappeared from Gujarat? Current Conservation Implications
Delhi recorded severe air pollution with AQI over 400
Why in News? Relevance: Background: Climate Attribution Science: Key Observations: Policy and Strategic Implications:
The Rare Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale
Why in news? Relevance : Basics Key features of ginkgo-toothed beaked whale Behavioural & ecological significance Scientific importance of the sighting Threats & conservation context
SC recalls verdict on retrospective green clearances
Why is it in News? Relevance : What are Environmental Clearances (ECs)? What are Ex Post Facto ECs? The May 16, 2024 Judgment (Now Recalled) The November 2025 Review Judgment (Recall Order) Majority View (CJI Gavai + Justice Chandran) Minority View (Justice Ujjal Bhuyan) Key Issues Raised by the Case 1. Precautionary Principle vs. Economic […]
SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda
Why in news? Relevance Basics: where and what is Saranda? Why is the area contentious? Key observations of the Supreme Court Government’s position (as per hearings) Ecological significance Mining–conservation tension Tribal rights and welfare Governance implications
India–Botswana Cheetah Translocation Pact
Why in News: On November 12, 2025, India and Botswana formally announced a cheetah translocation pact, under which eight cheetahs will be relocated from Botswana to India as part of Project Cheetah. The agreement was finalised during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Botswana, marking a significant milestone in India–Africa conservation diplomacy. Relevance GS 3 – Environment & Biodiversity GS 2 – International Relations Key […]