environment

Marlin Fish: Species, Features, Appearance and Conservation

Context: A 28-year-old man went missing off the coast of Kerala after reportedly engaging in a dangerous duel with a marlin fish. What Is a Marlin Fish? Family & Species Marlins belong to the billfish group (Xiphioidea), within the family...

Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis): Habitat, Physical Features and Conservation Status

Context: Great Hornbill (Malamuzhakki Vezhambal), Kerala’s state bird, was spotted in the coastal area of Kakkampara near Ezhimala in Kannur, far from its usual forest habitats. About Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) Distribution Great Hornbill is found in the Indian subcontinent...

Climate Change Impact On India’s Coastal Communities

Context: Climate change is affecting India’s coastal communities with a deep social and economic impact. How Climate Change is Impacting Coastal Communities in India Environmental Impacts Sea Level Rise: Swallowing villages (e.g., Satabhaya in Odisha), flooding, permanent land loss. Saltwater...

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

Context: CAQM is reviewing the Delhi government's appeal to suspend the fuel ban on overage vehicles due to technical glitches and public inconvenience. Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Establishment Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is a statutory body...

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells, Types, Key Components and Constraints

Context: India’s imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells from China jumped 141%. About Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Photovoltaic (PV) cells, also known as solar cells, are the fundamental building blocks of solar panels, responsible for converting sunlight into electricity. Key...

Supreme Court Bars Ex-post facto Environmental Clearance

Context: The Supreme Court in Vanshakti vs Union of India judgement held that the 2017 notification & 2021 Order of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MOEFCC) paving the way for ex-post facto or retrospective environment clearance as...

New Garcinia Kusumae Species Found in Assam

Context: Botanists have identified a new species of Garcinia in Assam and named it Garcinia Kusumae in honor of a renowned scientist. About Garcinia Kusumae Genus: Garcinia. Locally, it is known as thoikora in Assamese. It is a dioecious evergreen...

Andaman Energy Exploration, Aim and Significance

Context: India is actively exploring vast offshore areas near the Andaman Islands, with early indicators showing potential for large-scale oil and gas reserves. About Andaman Energy Exploration Andaman Basin is a new offshore energy hotspot. ONGC and Oil India Ltd...

Aravallis Degradation and Restoration: Impact and Proposed Solutions

Context: A recent report titled ‘The State of the Haryana Aravallis: Citizens’ Report – Part 2’ has raised concerns about severe environmental degradation and a public health crisis caused by illegal dumping and burning of waste across the Aravalli range...

Species Added to India’s Flora and Fauna Database

Context: India added 683 new species to its fauna and 433 taxa to its flora in the year 2024, as per the data released by the Environment Ministry. India's Flora and Fauna India is a megadiverse nation, having a staggering...