environment

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...

Zeenat Tiger Translocated to Similipal Tiger Reserve

Context: Zeenat, the 3 year-old tiger that had been wandering for weeks near the boundaries of three States was brought back to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). About Translocation of Zeenat Zeenat was recently translocated from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve...

Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ants, Habitat and Importance

Context: Recent research has revealed that the black parts of female velvet ants are ultrablack, absorbing nearly all visible and ultraviolet light. About Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ants Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ant, scientifically known as Traumatomutilla bifurca, is a fascinating and...

Captive Elephants in India: Paradox of Reverence and Exploitation

The Kerala High Court poignantly compared their plight to an “eternal Treblinka,” invoking the horrors of Nazi extermination camps. Despite being highly social animals and are sacred symbols of wisdom and strength, captive elephants often endure isolation and abusive training...

Octopuses and their kin are a New Animal Welfare Frontier

Context: Cephalopods’ unique intelligence and behaviours place them at the frontier of animal welfare considerations. Their advanced cognitive skills and adaptability challenge traditional ethical frameworks, highlighting the need for regulations similar to those for vertebrates. About Cephalopods Cephalopods are marine...

Kashmiri Artisans give Wings to the Dodo in Papier Mache

Context: Kashmir’s papier-mâché artisans are reviving the extinct dodo by crafting colourful models decorated with symbolic floral and forest prints. These handcrafted dodos are in high demand, particularly in Europe and Mauritius. About Dodo Dodo was a flightless bird that...

Global Warming Fight Has A Challenge For India

Key Developments Affecting Emission Targets Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): The European Union's CBAM is set to take effect in 2026. It will impose customs duties on imports unless exporting countries raise their carbon taxes to match EU levels. This...