environment

WMO Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record

Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declared 2023 as the warmest year on record, with the years from 2014 to 2023 being the warmest decade. WMO Annual State Of Climate Report Highlights Global mean surface temperatures in 2023 were 45...

World Water Day 2024, Date, Theme, History, Significance

March 22nd marks World Water Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater resources. This year, the event holds brought importance amidst the continuing water crisis in Bengaluru. The city, famed as India's tech hub,...

Tourism in Wildlife Parks and Supreme Court Ruling on Tiger Safaris

Context: The Supreme Court criticised the Uttarakhand government for allowing around 6,000 trees to be cut down in Jim Corbett National Park, highlighting a misuse of authority that resulted in significant environmental damage. Supreme Court Ruling on Tiger Safaris Establishment...

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

In the 2022 tiger census, India's tiger population surged to 3,682 from 2,967 in 2018, marking a significant increase. According to the Wildlife Institute of India, the upper limit of the tiger population stands at 3,925, with an average of...

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Evolution, Significance

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species stands as a beacon in the realm of conservation biology, offering a systematic approach to assessing the extinction risk faced by plants, animals, and fungi worldwide. Created and...

In-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation System (Differentiate Between In-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation)

In-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation System Conservation of biodiversity is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance and ensuring the sustainable existence of life on Earth. In this endeavor, two primary approaches have emerged: in-situ and ex-situ conservation. While both aim to...

India’s Snow Leopard, Population, Habitat, Conservation Status

Context: India has an estimated 718 snow leopards in the wild, as per the recently released report of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI). About Snow Leopards Scientific Name: Panthera uncia Alternate Name: Lama in the Lisu dialect...

Natural Disasters, Definition, Types and Examples

Natural disasters are catastrophic events that stem from various natural phenomena on Earth, with a history spanning the planet's 4.54 billion years. These events, ranging from floods and hurricanes to tsunamis and earthquakes, have had profound effects on the environment...

Environmental Protection Act 1986, Key Features, Current Status and Drawback

In the face of growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable development, governments around the world have been enacting legislation to safeguard their ecosystems and promote responsible resource management. One such significant step in this direction is the Environmental...

Global Goal On Adaptation (GGA), Origin, Challenges

Context: The 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). What Is Global Goal On Adaptation? Article 7 of...