Mangrove Forests Presence and Significance
Context: Recently, Cyclone Dana’s landfall near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha underscored the essential role of mangrove forests in reducing cyclone impacts. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance How are Mangrove Forests Useful? Types of Mangrove Trees The current state of the mangroves -Source: Indian Express
Solar as an Empowerment Tool for Women
Solar energy is revolutionising women’s empowerment by creating economic opportunities, improving health, and fostering environmental sustainability in marginalised communities. From increased financial inclusion to skill development, solar initiatives enable women to become leaders in the energy economy. Relevance: GS 3 (Environment, Economy ) Practice Question: Examine the role of solar energy in promoting women’s empowerment, focusing […]
About the International Snow Leopard Day
Context: International Snow Leopard Day is every year celebrated on 23rd October, 2024. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: International Snow Leopard Day Participating Countries About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: Down To Earth
Key Findings from the Pyrome Study on Global Forest Fires
Context: Recently, a study by the Centre for Wildfire Research has found that global CO2 emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% since 2001. Emissions from boreal forests in Eurasia and North America have nearly tripled, with climate change being identified as a major driver behind this increase. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of […]
Nature Restoration Law in the European Union
Context: The Nature Restoration Law (NRL), which was enacted by the European Union (EU), is an inspiring model from which India can draw points to tackle its growing environmental crises. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in the European Union Key Provisions and Goals Implementation and Planning Monitoring and Compliance -Source: […]
Dual Environmental Threats to Eastern Tropical Pacific Coral Ecosystems
Context: A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry reveals that mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific are under siege from both warm water-induced bleaching and cold-water exposure. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the findings underscore the escalating risks threatening the health and functionality of […]
India Aligns with Global Biodiversity Goals
Context: India said it plans to present its National Biodiversity Targets before the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) following the guidelines from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). The submissions will be done at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the CBD (CBD-COP 16) in Cali, Colombia with 23 specific biodiversity targets […]
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Context: According to the recently released ‘EnviStats India-2024’ report, the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) has been ranked first among India’s 55 tiger reserves for its leopard population, with an estimated 360 leopards. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Location: Geographical Features: Flora Fauna: Has a large population […]
Human-leopard conflict
Context: A 40 year old women was killed in leopard attack in Junnar forest of Pune district. This incident marks the seventh death from human-leopard conflict in the Junnar forest division since March and the second in this village. Relevance: GS3- Biodiversity and Conservation Dimensions of the Article: Rising Human-Wildlife Interactions in India: In India, […]
Global Wildlife Numbers Declined by 73%
Context: According to the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024, there has been a 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations from 1970-2020. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the report: What is the Living Planet Index? What does the […]