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What is Climate Financing, Need for Developing Countries

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. This conference is anticipated to focus heavily on climate finance, with significant...

Hoolock Gibbon

About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Gibbons are the smallest and fastest of all apes, and live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. Characteristics They are arboreal (they live in trees) and rely on dense canopy cover...

Mangrove Forests in India, Map, Characteristics, Significance, Threat

Context: Infrastructure development activities in Mumbai and its surrounding regions are negatively impacting mangroves. About Mangroves Mangroves are an ecotone between a marine and terrestrial ecosystem. They act as natural barriers against storm surges, preventing coastal erosion and providing habitats...

Stubble Burning, Causes and Impact

The Supreme Court slammed Haryana and Punjab for their “defiant attitude” against taking penal action on persons burning crop residue ahead of the winter season and aggravating air pollution across north India, especially in and around the national capital. What...

Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations highlights the severe impact of climate change on poor households, particularly in India. The report titled “The unjust climate. Measuring the impacts of climate change on...

List of Tiger Reserves in India 2024, Map, Names, Schemes

In the 2022 tiger census, India's tiger population increased to 3682 from 2967 in 2018. The Wildlife Institute of India reports that the upper limit of the tiger population is 3925, with an average of 3682 tigers, showing a 6.1%...

Coal Phase out in Britain, Lessons for India

Context The recent closure of Britain's last coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire marks a significant milestone in the global energy transition, reflecting a broader shift away from coal. However, this transition calls for replicating the U.K. 's coal phase-out globally...

Elephant Census, Key Findings of Status of Elephant in India 2022-23 Report

The "Status of Elephant in India 2022-23" report by the Environment Ministry highlights a declining elephant population. Its release is delayed due to pending census data from northeastern states. The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change suspended the release...

Winter Pollution, Key Sources, Management Plans and Challenges

A meeting was convened by a senior official from the Prime Minister’s Office including representatives from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as heads of various ministries to tackle winter pollution. More in News During the meeting,...

How Global Warming Affects Forecasting?

Context: The record warming observed during 2023-2024 has provided clearer insights into the impacts of global warming, characterised by a range of extreme weather events. These include heatwaves, cyclones, floods, droughts, wildfires. More in News Estimates suggest that the world...