environment

Why CO2 is the Primary Driver of Climate Change

About Green house gases (GHGs) GHGs are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change. They absorb infrared radiation from the sun and re-emit it in all directions, warming the Earth's surface...

Manas National Park World Heritage Site by UNESCO, History

According to a report published in the Journal of Biological Conservation tiger population in western Assam’s Manas National Park has tripled in the last decade. About Manas National Park It is located in the Himalayan foothills in Assam. It is...

New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Financing

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. This conference is anticipated to focus heavily on climate finance, with significant...

Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ)

What are Coastal Regulation Zones ? The coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and back waters which are influenced by tidal action are declared as Coastal Regulation Zone. CRZ are divided in 4 Categories: CRZ (I-A): Ecologically Sensitive...

India’s Potential in Carbon Trade Market and 29th Conference of Parties (COP29)

Key Focus: Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement Article 6 Provisions: Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement (2015) provides a framework for establishing carbon markets by enabling countries to trade credits from reduced or prevented greenhouse gas emissions....

Hoolock Gibbon

About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Gibbons are the smallest and fastest of all apes, and live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. Characteristics They are arboreal (they live in trees) and rely on dense canopy cover...

Mangrove Forest in India 2026: Latest Data, Maps, States and MISHTI Scheme

Mangrove forests in India occupy a very small area, yet they play a massive role in protecting coastlines, supporting biodiversity, fighting climate change, and sustaining coastal livelihoods. For UPSC CSE aspirants, mangroves are a high-yield topic in Environment, Geography, Disaster...

Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations highlights the severe impact of climate change on poor households, particularly in India. The report titled “The unjust climate. Measuring the impacts of climate change on...

Coal Phase out in Britain, Lessons for India

Context The recent closure of Britain's last coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire marks a significant milestone in the global energy transition, reflecting a broader shift away from coal. However, this transition calls for replicating the U.K. 's coal phase-out globally...

Elephant Census, Key Findings of Status of Elephant in India 2022-23 Report

The "Status of Elephant in India 2022-23" report by the Environment Ministry highlights a declining elephant population. Its release is delayed due to pending census data from northeastern states. The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change suspended the release...