environment

Wetland City Accreditation in India

Context: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to join the global list of wetland accredited cities. About Wetland City Accreditation It is a voluntary accreditation system that allows cities to gain international recognition for their wetland...

Corpse Flower – Amorphophallus Titanum

Context: Recently two rare corpse flowers bloomed simultaneously in Sydney, Australia, and New York, USA. About Corpse Flower It is a rare species, which blooms once in a decade and lasts only one day. It is called the 'corpse flower'...

India’s Petroleum Industry, Challenges and Government Initiatives

Context: Recently the Rajya Sabha passed a bill named Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill in 2024 to ensure policy stability for oil and gas producers, and enable single license for all hydrocarbons. Formation of Petroleum Crude oil, or petroleum,...

Need Policy for Affordable Bioethanol

Context According to chief engineer Hiroya Ueda of Honda Motor Co Ltd., India has the advantage of achieving carbon neutrality through bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification. However the government needs to create a mechanism to make prices of bioethanol fuel...

Canopy Bridges for Gibbons and Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

Context: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved a proposal to carry out oil and gas exploration in the ecosensitive zone of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has allocated funds to...

Centre allows Kerala to use SDRF Funds for Wayanad Rehabilitation

Context: The Union government has permitted Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures for the Wayanad landslide survivors. About Disaster Response Funds National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) It is defined under Section 46 of Disaster Management Act, 2005...

Nimesulide Ban – Another Step Toward Saving Vultures

Context: The Union Government has banned painkiller nimesulide after research confirms its lethality for vultures. About Nimesulide & its impact on Vultures It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) widely used to relieve pain and inflammation. It not only impacts...

Delay in Implementation of Dam Safety Act 2021

Context: The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for its delay in implementing the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Key Concerns Raised by the Supreme Court Delay in Implementation: The Act mandates the National Committee on Dam Safety creation within 60...

Rajaji Tiger Reserve, Location, Flora and Fauna

Context: A young male tiger that left Rajaji Tiger Reserve in November 2022 was later found at Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh after passing through Haryana’s Kalesar National Park.It was recently seen by the Army patrol party near the...

Challenges and Setbacks in UN Environmental Summits 2024

Despite participation from governments, researchers, industries, and civil society organizations, these summits achieved partial or no success. This marks the fourth consecutive instance of unsatisfactory outcomes in UN discussions addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and plastic pollution. Key Challenges and...