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National Air Quality Resource Framework of India

Context: Delhi has been ranked the world’s most polluted capital for the sixth consecutive year in IQAir’s 2024 World Air Quality Report. The need for an airshed-based approach, as suggested by NARFI, is gaining traction. About National Air Quality Resource...

Installation of Solar Fencing/ Ele Fence

Context: The Kerala Forest Department has initiated the construction of a solar fence in Kannur district to prevent wild elephants from straying into human settlements. About Solar Fencing/Ele-Fence Ele-Fencing (Electric Fencing) refers to the use of electrified barriers to prevent...

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), Functions and Composition

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his first-ever meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Gir National Park, Gujarat. 7th Meeting of the National Board for Wildlife: Key Announcements Expansion of Project Cheetah: New locations for cheetah...

World Air Quality Report 2024 Key Findings

Context: The 2024 World Air Quality Report, released by the Swiss air quality tracking company IQAir, highlights severe air pollution levels worldwide. Key Findings of the World Air Quality Report 2024 Most Polluted Capital City New Delhi remains the most...

Madhav National Park becomes India’s 58th Tiger Reserve

Context: The Central Government has officially declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. About Madhav National Park Location: Situated in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, in the Chambal region. It lies within the Bundelkhand...

Ongole Cattle: The Breed Flourishing in Brazil but Declining in India

Context: Recently, a purebred Ongole calf was born at the Livestock Research Station (LAM Farm) in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, through IVF-embryo transfer technology. About Ongole Cattle Ongole cattle are native to the coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh, specifically the districts...

What are Orans: its Protection and Importance

Context: In T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India, the Supreme Court recognized the socio-ecological and cultural importance of orans and ordered their protection. What are Orans? Orans are sacred groves in Rajasthan, preserved by local communities since ancient times....

Ganges River Dolphin Population Survey in India

Context: India has conducted its first-ever detailed population survey of Gangetic dolphins, the only riverine dolphins in the country. About Ganges River Dolphin It was declared as India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009. It is one of the 4 freshwater...

Olive Ridley Turtles Mass Nesting in Odisha

Context: Nearly 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha's Ganjam district between February 16 and February 25, 2025. This marks a strong comeback after the absence of mass nesting in 2024. About Olive Ridley Turtles...

Necessity of Mainstreaming Wetland Conservation

Context: The suo motu public interest litigation by the Meghalaya High Court recently, to monitor the conservation of wetlands in the State, brings the focus back on this important ecosystem. Current Distribution of Wetlands Global: Wetlands cover about 1 million...