Mangrove Alliance For Climate
Context: At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties (COP27), this year’s UN climate summit, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched with India as a partner. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) : Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance How are Mangrove Forests Useful? […]
About The Snow Leopard
Context: The first-ever recording of the snow leopard from the Baltal-Zojila region has renewed hopes for the elusive predator in the higher altitudes of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: The Hindu
Delhi-NCR Air Quality Index
Context: Over the past few days, as the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas has made its annual November-December appearance in policy debates and public discussion, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been mentioned repeatedly. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Air Quality Index About National Ambient […]
The Fruits of Dirty Air
Context The haze and smoke over Delhi has become an annual occurrence during the months of October and November. The current situation has resulted in a temporary halt to construction activities as well as the movement of trucks and diesel four-wheelers that do not meet BS-VI standards. Relevance GS Paper 3: Environment protection Mains Question […]
Graded Response Action Plan
Context: With the Nation Capital Region’s air quality deteriorating to hazardous levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details: How is […]
International Day for Biosphere Reserves
Context: From 2022 onwards, 3rd November will be celebrated as ‘The International Day for Biosphere Reserves’. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Biosphere Reserves? Main functions of Biosphere reserves: Three main zones Status of Biosphere Reserves in India 18 biosphere reserves in India: International Status of Biosphere Reserve Man […]
Stubble Burning
Context: With air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) deteriorating to the “severe” category, Union Environment Minister said Punjab had fallen short of its commitments to curb stubble burning by “officially refusing” to use the biodecomposer spray that reportedly helps farmers to manage paddy straw. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the […]
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Context: The Forest Survey Institute (FSI) has accused the Uttarakhand Forest Department of “defending wrongdoings” by questioning its assessment of illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve for its Pakhro tiger safari project. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Corbett National Park: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) […]
Indian Rhinoceros
Context: The horns of rhinoceroses may have become smaller over time from the impact of hunting, according to a recent study spanning more than five centuries. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Protected Areas, Species in news) Dimensions of the Article: About Indian rhinoceros Status of Rhinoceros in India Indian […]
Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP)
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved higher ethanol price derived from different sugarcane based raw materials under the EBP Programme for the forthcoming sugar season 2022-23 What is Ethanol fuel? Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP) Roadmap […]