Environment & Ecology

Context: About the GROW Key Highlights: Do you know?– Approximately 16.96% of the total Geographical Area (TGA) is wasteland in India. It requires transformation for productive use.a. The Union Budget of Government of India (FY-2022-23) has underlined the promotion of agroforestry and private forestry as a priority.b. Approximately 50% of the wastelands are non-forest lands, […]

Context Background Reasons for the increase in human-wildlife conflict Why is Wayanad worst-affected? Solutions 

Context: About Brumation Brumating Species Significance of Brumation

Context Key Features of the Bill Water Pollution: A Growing Concern Causes Impact on Health and Environment Measures to Control Conclusion

Context ∙ The Prime Minister of India inaugurated Kochi – Lakshadweep Submarine Optical Fibre Cable to provide 100 Gbps internet connectivity to the Lakshadweep. About ∙ For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable. ο Earlier, the only means of communication with the Islands was through Satellite medium,

Context ∙ India has nominated Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) scheme under the Ramsar Convention. About ∙ These are the first three Indian cities nominated for WCA based on the proposals received from state wetlands authorities in collaboration with municipal corporations. ∙ Sirpur Wetland (Indore), Yashwant Sagar (Indore), Bhoj Wetland

Context: ∙ The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report titled “The ∙ The report extensively explores the potential and challenges of e-fuels as a solution for decarbonizing the transport sector. Key Findings ∙ Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels: Significant reductions in fossil fuel demand are possible in road transport through fuel efficiency improvements and

In News ∙ As per a recent study, Pansy Plants (Viola arvensis) growing near Paris have evolved themselves to produce less  nectar,  showing  signs  of self-pollination instead of depending on Pollinators. What is Pollination? ∙ Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther (reproductive organ) of a flower to the female

Context: ∙ The European Union (EU)’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a concern for India and there is a pressing need for India to formulate its own carbon taxation measures. What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? ∙ It is a tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production