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 […]
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: […]