environment

Nagarhole National Park, History, Flora, Fauna, and Tiger Status

Context: The forest department has served notices to protesting members of 52 Jenukuruba families in the Atturukolli reserve forest of Nagaragole tiger reserve in Kodagu, who have been demanding forest land rights. Nagarhole National Park Nagarhole National Park gets its...

NMCG takes to Rejuvenate Nathmalpur Bhagad Wetland

Context: During the 62nd meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga, the focus was on the conservation of critical wetlands in the Ganga basin for the overall ecosystem restoration of the Ganga basin. Restoration of...

Natural Hydrogen can Transform India’s Clean Energy Future

Context Hydrogen is emerging as a clean energy carrier, crucial for global decarbonisation and combating climate change. While green hydrogen is resource-intensive, the discovery of natural (geological) hydrogen presents a low-cost and sustainable alternative. If effectively tapped, natural hydrogen could...

Plastic Crisis in India and Waste Management Problem

Context: Judicial intervention, like continuing mandamus and the polluter pays principle, could be the solution to combat India’s giant waste management problem. Plastic Crisis in India India is now the world’s biggest plastic polluter, releasing approximately 3 million tonnes (Mt)...

Phthalates in Plastics Linked to over 350,000 Heart Deaths Worldwide

Context: According to a recent study, daily exposure to phthalates is linked to 3.5 lakh deaths worldwide from heart disease. About Phthalates Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used in manufacturing plastics to make them flexible, soft and durable....

Project SeaCURE: Ocean’s New Role in Fighting Climate Change

Context: The UK government has recently launched a pilot project on England's south coast to extract carbon from seawater. About Project SeaCURE Project SeaCURE is a pilot project to extract carbon directly from seawater that could offer a cost-effective and scalable...

Center Released Guidelines for Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs)

Context: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released guidelines for setting up Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). What are Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs)? Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) are Cluster-level enterprises...

Mango Production in India and Climate Change

Context: According to the Agricultural Market Intelligence Centre, rising temperatures and climate change are impacting mango production in India. Mango Production in India India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world. Area under mango cultivation: ~24 lakh hectares....

Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary, Location, Flora and Fauna

Context: The Delhi Government has planned to replace all Petrol, Diesel and CNG vehicles with EVs that are currently used to supply food, water and other essential supplies. About Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary was established in...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025

Context: The Union government has notified draft Rules introducing targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by “obligated entities” in energy-intensive sectors and industries. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GEI) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) are gases that trap heat in...