Over 50% of Large Lakes Are Drying Up
Context More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have seen a reduction in size since the early 1990s, according to a recent research. Nearly 2,000 big lakes were examined as part of the study using satellite observations, climate models, and hydrological models. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question Examine critically […]
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About New Species: Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
International Day for Biological Diversity
Context: The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), celebrated on 22nd May 2023, raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity for sustaining life on Earth. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Extent of Species Extinction Risk: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Ambitious Targets for 2030: Roadmap for Conservation, Restoration, and Sustainable […]
G20 Presidency of India: Disaster Management Initiatives
Context: Due to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, which have a negative impact on poverty, development, and social cohesion, the G20 has established a new working group on disaster risk reduction under India’s Presidency, positioning itself to prioritise disaster risk financing and meet the targets set forth in the Sendai framework […]
About The Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Context: Recently, the research team of the Department of Wildlife Protection has confirmed the presence of snow leopard in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park through camera trap photographs. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Kishtwar High Altitude National Park Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, located in the Kishtwar district of […]
Thawing Permafrost in Arctic
Context: According to a New Study, “Thawing Permafrost poses an environmental threat to thousands of sites with legacy industrial contamination”, thawing of Permafrost may result in the spread of toxic substances in the Arctic Region. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Permafrost Permafrost is a type of soil or rock […]
About The Carbon Dating Method
Context: Recently, the Allahabad High Court allowed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct Carbon Dating of a ‘Shivling’ inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is carbon dating? What about non-living things? For example, Is there anything that cannot be dated? […]
About The Meri LiFE
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to mobilize youth for climate change ahead of World Environment Day on 5th June. About Meri LiFE app: Catalyzing a National Movement: Promoting LiFE-Related Tasks: The app encourages users to engage in a series of […]
Strategic-Economic Blocs Simply Tighten The Leash
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Mains Question In light of India’s prior withdrawal from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), critically evaluate the effects of India’s probable participation in the U.S.-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on its economic policies and prospects going […]
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Prevent Soil Decay
Context Regenerative agriculture is viewed as a solution to India’s water and land degradation problems, which are brought on by unsustainable farming practises that fuel climate change.It provides a means of enhancing smallholder farmers’ financial security while restoring the health and fertility of the land. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. […]