environment

Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers, Reasons and its Impacts

Context: According to a recent study, 6 million km of rivers worldwide are exposed to antibiotic concentrations exceeding safety thresholds for ecosystems. Study on Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers Scientists used a global river dataset (RiverATLAS) to estimate how much antibiotic...

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Context: The Supreme Court of India has tasked NEERI with assessing the impact of glass industries on the Taj Mahal. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is a prominent research institute of India, established in...

Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh List and their Key Features

Context: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the State’s nine tiger reserves. Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh's significant tiger population has earned it the title of "Tiger State" of India....

Colossal Squid Resembles a ‘glass sculpture’ in First Footage

Context: Recently, Marine scientists have captured the world's first footage of a colossal squid swimming freely in its natural habitat. About Colossal Squid Colossal Squid is a massive squid that lives in the deep sea surrounding Antarctica. It is the largest...

Study links Climate Cange with Rising Arsenic Levels in Rice

Context: According to a recent study, Climate Change is likely to increase Arsenic contamination in Rice. Rising Arsenic Levels in Rice: Key Findings of the Study When CO₂ levels and temperature rise at the same time, arsenic levels in rice...

UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and its Key Features

Context: UNESCO has added 16 new sites across 11 countries to its Global Geoparks Network. What are UNESCO Global Geoparks? UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a...

De-extinction of Dire Wolf: Is the Once-extinct Dire Wolf Back?

Context: Recently, Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology company, announced the birth of three dire wolf pups. What is De-Extinction? De-extinction is the process of reviving extinct species using technologies like: Gene editing (e.g., CRISPR) Cloning Cross-breeding with modern relatives. Colossal’s...

Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD), Advantages and Challenges

Context: In 2015, India's Environment Ministry mandated all 537 coal-fired plants to install FGD systems by 2018 to curb SO₂ emissions. Due to various challenges, the deadline has been extended to 2027-2029. About Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Flue Gas Desulphurisation...

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), Objectives and Significance

Context: Recently, an agreement was signed between the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Government of India, formalising India as the permanent host of the IBCA Headquarters and Secretariat. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is...

Sanitary Waste Management Model of Karad, Maharashtra

Context: Sanitary waste disposal remains a neglected aspect of solid waste management in India, leading to severe environmental degradation, health hazards, and social stigma. Karad, a small city in Maharashtra’s Satara district, offers a replicable model by achieving 100% segregation,...