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
NCQG: Promoting Equitable Climate Financing
Context: It was vital to examine and modify the climate financing infrastructure during the recently finished Bonn climate conference in Germany, which was expected to lay out the political agenda for the significant Conference Of Parties-28 (COP28) meeting in Dubai at the end of the year. Relevance: GS Paper3 : Environment- Climate financing Mains Question […]
What Is Greenwashing?
Context: A lawsuit has been filed against Delta Air Lines in the US, accusing the company of engaging in Greenwashing by making false and misleading claims about its Sustainability Efforts and being a “Green” and carbon-neutral airline. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of […]
A Bold Step to Sustainability: India’s Clean Energy Transition
Context India’s decision to stop building new coal-fired power plants, aside from those that are already under construction, underlines its commitment to battling climate change and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This action fits well with worldwide trends that call for phasing out coal, ensuring energy security, upgrading air quality, and decreasing pollution. India needs to […]