Central Zoo Authority advises zoos in India to remain on high alert
Why in news? The United States (USA) Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, in a statement dated 5th April, 2020, has confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in a Tiger housed in the Bronx Zoo, New York. Taking cognizance of the same, the Central Zoo Authority under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has advised Zoos […]
Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
Why in news? Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves as it is felt that there are possibilities of spread of the virus amongst animals in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves and also transmission of the virus from humans to animals and vice-versa. […]
Government Schemes in Environment for UPSC
Compensatory Afforestation Fund In 2006, adhoc CAMPA was established for the management of Compensatory afforestation fund. CAMPA Act: To compensate the loss of forest area and to maintain the sustainability, the Government of India came up with a well-defined Act, known as CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority). The law establishes the National Compensatory Afforestation […]
146 IRRAWADDY DOLPHINS SIGHTED IN ODISHA’S CHILIKA
Details India’s largest brackish water lake is home to their highest single lagoon population in the world The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) is elated that the direct sighting of 146 dolphins meant that its population in the lake would stabilise well above 150 The total population of these aquatic mammals in the world is estimated […]
Species in News for UPSC Prelims 2020
Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya What are the Jing Kieng Jri or Living Root Bridges? The living root bridges are aerial bridges built by weaving and manipulating the roots of the Indian Rubber Tree. They are handmade by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes. They serve as a bridge for crossing streams and rivers for generations […]
INDIA RECORDS LESS THAN 100 TIGER DEATHS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS
Why in News? For the first time in the past three years, the number of tiger deaths in a year in the country has been less than 100: Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change (MoEFCC) More about NTCA The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended in 2006 to provide for constituting the National […]
SUPREME COURT RELAXES BS-IV DEADLINE
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? In a relief to automobile dealers, the Supreme Court on 27th March extended the March 31, 2020 deadline for the sale and registration of BS-IV emission norm-compliant vehicles because of the “extraordinary” situation arising out of the 21-day COVID-19 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court […]
India State of Forest Report 2019
India State of Forest Report 2019 The India state of Forest report is published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI). FSI has been mandated to assess the forest and tree resources of the country including wall-to-wall forest cover mapping in a biennial cycle. Starting 1987, 16 assessment have been completed so far. ISFR 2019 […]
Conferences, Conventions, Protocols in Environment and Ecology
What is the difference between a protocol, a treaty, and a convention? The difference between a protocol, treaty, and convention is: (1) Protocol: A protocol is an agreement that diplomatic negotiators formulate and sign as the basis for a final convention or treaty. The treaty itself may not be completed for many years. (2) Treaty: A treaty is […]
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 for UPSC Exam | Legacy IAS
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 On 5th June 1972: UN Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm. That is why, 5th June came to be celebrated all over the world as World Environment Day. India took big step by enacting The Wildlife (Protection) Act in 1972. Constitutional Provisions Article 48-A : “The State shall endeavour to protect […]