Global Biofuels Alliance: Securing a Green Future
Context: The formation of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), with founding members including the United States, Brazil, and India, represents a significant global effort to encourage the use of clean fuel. This alliance, centered around ethanol, has the potential to effectively combat climate change and mitigate its severe global consequences. Relevance: GS Paper- 3 Mains Question: […]
About The Green Credit Programme
Context: The government has recently unveiled an innovative and voluntary Green Credit program designed to reward and incentivize individuals and entities for their positive environmental contributions. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Credit Programme: Objectives: Tradable Credits: Program Administrator: Green Credit Activities: The programme promotes a range of activities that contribute to environmental sustainability, including: […]
Buff-Breasted Sandpiper
Context: Recently, a rare bird from the arctic tundra, Buff-breasted sandpiper, was sighted in Kannur, Kerala. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Buff-breasted Sandpiper: A Delicately Beautiful Shorebird Key Facts about the Arctic Tundra: -Source: The Hindu
Bio-Decomposer for Stubble Burning in Delhi
Context: Recently, the Delhi Government has initiated the spraying of a Bio-Decomposer to tackle Stubble Burning. However, the effectiveness of the microbial solution largely depends on its timing of application, according to farmers. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is stubble burning? Effects of Stubble Burning: Helpful effects Harmful effects Alternatives to Stubble […]
NGT Issues Notices to Stakeholders After Teesta-III Dam Break
Context: Responding to the Teesta-III dam break due to the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to 3 key stakeholders including National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) Structure of National Green Tribunal Powers of NGT The NGT […]
About The Grey Whales
Context: As per a new study, population swings in eastern North Pacific grey whales — some of which have resulted in recent mass mortality events — are driven by changing prey biomass and ice cover in the Arctic. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Grey Whales: Here are some key […]
About Invisible E-Waste
Context: The WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment)Forum, in celebration of International E-Waste Day on October 14, 2023, engaged the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to determine the annual quantities of Invisible E-Waste items. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study on Invisible E-Waste: […]
Study on Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention
Context: A recent study published in the journal Nature Food highlights the potential consequences of a geoengineering technique, stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI), on global food production. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study on Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI) Introduction to SAI Effect on Global Temperature Understanding Ideal Temperatures for Crops Crop Production […]
Amphibians Face Extinction Threat
Context: Recently, the study titled ‘Ongoing declines for the world’s amphibians in the face of emerging threats’ published in the Nature journal reveals significant threats to Amphibians worldwide particularly from Climate Change. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Amphibians Face Extinction Threat: Extinctions: Common Threats: Climate Change Concerns: Salamanders at Risk: Amphibian Orders: Conservation […]
About Phonotaxis
Context: Phonotaxis is observed during the evening or in the monsoon season might sound random or even annoying. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Phonotaxis: -Source: The Hindu