Enabling Measures Roadmap for Adoption in India
Context: Recently, the World Economic Forum along with Bain & Company has released a report titled- Green Hydrogen: Enabling Measures Roadmap for Adoption in India, highlighting that Green Hydrogen production cost needs to be reduced to less than or equal to USD 2 per kg. Relevance GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report […]
India’s First Dark Sky Park
Context: The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: India’s First Dark Sky Park: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) Certification Overview: Certification Criteria: Tourist Sanctuary: Asian […]
Clean Air Targets: Cities Falling Short
Context: A study conducted by Climate Trends and Respirer Living Sciences indicates that a significant majority of cities are falling short of India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets for clean air. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study The study presents significant findings regarding air quality […]
50 Years of Project Tiger
Context: Launched in 1973, Project Tiger introduced India’s Tiger Reserves – which have since rapidly ascended in status. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Tiger Introduction: Objectives: Implementation: Success and Challenges: Current Status: Post Project Tiger Launch Developments: Formation of Tiger Task Force (2005): Amendment of WLPA (2006): Enactment of […]
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Context: The Karnataka Forest Department recently started collecting green tax, Rs 10 from two-wheelers and Rs 20 from four-wheelers, entering BR Hills through BRT Tiger Reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve: Location: Name Origin: Bio-geographical Significance: Vegetation: Flora: Fauna:
Eucalyptus Snout Beetle
Context: Scientists have found a natural remedy to protect eucalyptus forest plantations from a pest, eucalyptus snout beetle, which is known to cause serious damage to eucalypts. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the article: About Eucalyptus Snout Beetle (Eucalyptus Weevil): Identification and Behavior: Feeding Habits and Damage: Control Measures: Recent Research: -Source: […]
Hog Deer: Overview and Distribution
Context: In a significant discovery, the hog deer has been spotted for the first time at the Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Hog Deer: Overview and Distribution Behavior and Social Structure Geographic Range Habitat Preferences Conservation Status Rajaji Tiger Reserve: Key Features Geographical Spread Historical Background Ecological […]
India Nominates Cities for Wetland City Accreditation
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has submitted three city nominations from India for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA). The nominated cities are Indore and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, along with Udaipur in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Wetland City Accreditation (WCA): Key Highlights of Nominated Cities: Indore: Bhopal: […]
Northeast African Cheetah: A Unique Subspecies
Context: A group of experts have appealed to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to reclassify the status of the Northeast African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii) to ‘endangered’ from ‘vulnerable’. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Northeast African Cheetah: A Unique Subspecies Geographical Presence: Genetic Relations: Distinctive Features: Physical Characteristics: Habitat and Distribution: […]
What is Biodiversity Credit
Context: Biodiversity Credits, proposed as a financial mechanism, aim to support initiatives aligned with the ambitious targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). Established during the 15th Conference of Parties (CoP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the KMGBF outlines comprehensive goals for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and fair benefit sharing. Relevance: GS […]