Waterlogging Crisis in Delhi Due to Rising Yamuna River Levels
Context: Delhi is currently experiencing a severe waterlogging crisis due to the rising water levels of the Yamuna River. The water level has surged to 208.13 meters, marking the highest recorded level since 1963. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Cause and Impact of Increasing Water Level of Yamuna Cause: Impact: Yamuna River Important Dam and Tributaries: […]
Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health
Context: Recently, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) in its report “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health” highlighted that the Microplastics and nano plastics considerably impact human and animal gut microbiomes as well as the environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Report “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human […]
About The National Green Tribunal
Context: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fines of about Rs 80,000 crore on States and UTs for non-compliance of sewage treatment and garbage disposal rules and for violating orders. The highest penalty has been imposed on Tamil Nadu followed by Maharashtra, MP and UP. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Green Tribunal (NGT) […]
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: A Parliamentary committee, set up to examine proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, has endorsed the amendment Bill in its entirety. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest Laws in India: Increased pressure on forest land: Restrictions on forest land diversion: Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill: Key Features […]
About The Gucchi Mushroom
Context: Unpredictable weather patterns, early springs, and above-average temperatures have left gucchi mushroom hunters in distress. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Gucchi mushroom (morel): Health benefits: -Source: Down To Earth
About The Green Credit Programme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has notified the draft ‘Green Credit Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules for 2023. 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 […]
About Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Context: Recently, at the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Global Environment Facility (GEF) -Source: Down To Earth
American Bald eagle
Context: The American bald eagle (National bird of the US since 1782) was taken off the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, their population has steadily increased, which is considered as one of the biggest success stories in the history of conservation. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Bald Eagles: Key Facts Scientific Name: Haliaeetus […]
Sea lion and Algal Blooms
Context: Recently, hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Sealion: Algae Bloom Causes of Algae Bloom: Excess of Nutrients: Presence of Dead Organic Matter: High Temperatures: Slow Moving Water: -Source: The Hindu
Red-Eared Sliders Turtle
Context: Recently, Officers of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 6,850 live red-eared sliders, a species of turtle, from two male passengers who arrived at the Tiruchi international airport. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Red-eared Sliders Turtle: Appearance: Diet: Conservation Status: -Source: Down To Earth