environment

Fertilizer Sector in India, Imports and Challenges

Context: Despite being the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of fertilisers, India remains heavily dependent on imports for key raw materials and finished products. This dependence is both an economic vulnerability and an environmental concern. Data In FY25, imports met...

Paris Agreement 2015 on Climate Change and Current Status

Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has set up a National Designated Authority (NDA), a mandatory body under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement (2015). More in News Recently, the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement...

Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules 2025

Context: The Power Ministry has released the draft Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025. Key Provisions of Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules 2025 Stronger Enforcement Powers for BEE: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) empowered to detect, verify, and assess violations....

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), Objectives and Significance

Context: The Government of India has granted UN-style privileges and immunities to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and its officials to bolster its effectiveness in global big cat conservation efforts. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) International Big Cat Alliance...

Satpura Tiger Reserve: Map, Flora, Fauna and Significance

Context: A tiger was recently found dead in Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR), Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, with officials suspecting that the cause of death was a territorial fight. Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in the Hoshangabad...

Forest Rights Act 2006: Objectives, Need and Key Provisions

Context: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration is accused of giving a false report to the Centre that tribal forest rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 were settled for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, though tribal representatives say...

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

Context: The Telangana High Court refused to stay the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is the world’s largest multi-stage...

International Solar Alliance (ISA), Member Nations and Governance Structure

Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) plans to establish a global research hub in India and set up 17 centres of excellence worldwide. Key Discussions in Recent Meetings of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) The 7th session of the International...

Palm Civet, Key Features and Conservation Status

Context: In an unusual event, proceedings in Chamber 1 of the Kerala High Court were recently interrupted after a foul odour, traced to an Asian Palm Civet, disrupted the session. About Asian Palm Civet Asian Palm Civet, also known as...

Saltwater Crocodile, Key Features and Conservation Status

Context: The State Forest Department’s latest survey has found that the population of saltwater crocodiles—among the world’s largest reptiles—has risen in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) compared to last year. About Saltwater Crocodile Saltwater Crocodile is the largest and heaviest...