What Is A Community Forest Resource?
Context: Over 15 years after the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 came into effect, 13 tribal settlements from Pilloor and Palamalai forest areas in Coimbatore district were recently accorded Community Forest Rights (CFR) after the forest areas they dwell and collect minor produces from for generations were mapped using GPS-based land survey. Relevance: GS III- […]
About Ken-Betwa Link Project
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? Recently, Union Minister for Jal Shakti said Ken Betwa Link Project Would Be A Boon For Bundelkhand Region & Is Planned To Be Completed In 8 Years Interlinking of Rivers As of now, six ILR projects have been under examination of the authorities: What is the Ken-Betwa Link […]
What Exactly Is Hybrid Mustard?
Context: Recently, Union Science Minister said in the Rajya Sabha that Field trials of the transgenic mustard variety, Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11), revealed them to be higher yielding and they did not deter the pollination habits of honeybees, Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is hybrid mustard? Genetic modification […]
Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill
Recently, The Rajya Sabha passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Schedule I: Species: Endangered species. Penalty: Harsh with imprisonment Hunting: Not allowed. Trade: Prohibited Examples: Tiger, Blackbuck, Himalayan Brown Bear, Brow-Antlered Deer, Blue whale, Common Dolphin, Cheetah, Clouded Leopard, Hornbills, Indian Gazelle, and many […]
Stubble Burning and Harmful Effects of Stubble Burning
Context: According to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), fire count from Stubble Burning in Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region) has reduced by 31.5% in 2022 as compared to 2021. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is stubble burning? Effects of Stubble Burning: Helpful effects Harmful effects […]
Indo-French Partnership on Kaziranga Project
Context: India and France are collaborating on Kaziranga Project. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of France has committed funding of €80.2 million for a 10-year period, between 2014-2024. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Kaziranga Project? Kaziranga National Park -Source: The Hindu
Is Rhino and Elephant Conservation a Success?
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management Mains Question Project Tiger’s success may result in human-animal conflict if habitat conservation is not prioritised. Discuss. (250 words) Kaziranga National Park Rhino protection Elephant protection
Graded Response Action Plan
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Stage III of revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) invoked in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details: How is the GRAP different this year? Who will implement and enforce the GRAP? What are the measures that will be enforced? […]
India and UNSC
Context: On 1st December, India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the second time in its two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Security Council Membership Functions and Powers of UNSC […]
Great Barrier Reef
Context: Recently, a joint report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre (WHC) expressed concern about the status of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in Australia, recommending that it “be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.” Relevance: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, […]