Policy to Promote use of Green Hydrogen
Context: The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy recently chaired a meeting regarding the use of Green Hydrogen in conjunction with other modes such as solar energy and wind energy, for round-the-clock renewable energy as envisaged in the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: […]
RS Passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024
Context: Recently the Upper House has passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024: About the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: Central Pollution Control Board: State Pollution […]
Balancing Climate Action with Economic Equity
Context: The global law enforcement community has encountered a considerable challenge in addressing climate change. The increase in extreme events, driven by the warming of the Earth’s surface in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, commonly referred to as ‘Global Warming,’ has led to the emergence of extremism. The warming of Earth’s water surface, responsible for 91% […]
About Dhanauri Wetland
Context: The eco-sensitive Dhanauri wetland site is yet to be granted protection. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Dhanauri wetlands: What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar Convention What are wetlands? -Source: The Indian Express, Hindustan times
World Wetlands Day 2024
Focus: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Conventions regarding conservation of ecology) Why in News? World Wetlands Day 2024 celebrated at Sirpur lake, a Ramsar site in Indore. About World Wetlands Day (WWD): What are wetlands? Importance of Wetlands Wetlands play a number of functions such as: Wetlands are also considered the most biologically […]
Five More Wetlands Designated as Ramsar Sites
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) to 80 from existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024. List of wetlands designated as Ramsar sites: What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar […]
About The Wandering Albatrosses
Context: Wandering albatrosses are threatened with extinction and climate change could put their nesting sites at risk. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Wandering Albatrosses: Physical Marvel: Nomadic Seafarers: Breeding Grounds: Conservation Significance: Threats and Conservation Needs: -Source: Down To Earth
About Andrographis Theniensis
Context: A new plant species has been discovered in Theni district of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats by a research student from Wanaparthy. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Andrographis theniensis: Newly Discovered Plant in Theni Botanical Discovery: Genus Overview: Traditional Uses: -Source: The Times of India
About the Great Indian Bustard
Context: The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to come clean on its plans to save the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in News, Conservation of Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: About the Great Indian Bustard About the Habitat of Great Indian Bustard On the brink of extinction […]
Key Facts About the Himalayan Wolf
Context: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas has been assessed for the first time in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About the Himalayan Wolf: Habitat and Distribution: Genetic Characteristics: Behavior and Diet: Population Status: Conservation […]