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, […]
India’s Transition to Green Energy
Context Relevance GS Paper – 3: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Mains Question Examine the current state of India’s energy sector and propose novel ways for the country to transition to green energy. (150 Words) What exactly is Green Energy? What are the Energy Sector Challenges in India? […]
Severe Climate Disasters of 2022 and COP27
Context: While the developing and vulnerable nations continue to demand climate finance at COP27, it is important to realise that the lives have also been severely affected by global catastrophes, especially in the year 2022. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What were the major global catastrophic events witnessed this year? […]