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Death of 186 Elephants in 10 Years
Why in News According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), a total of 186 elephants were killed after being hit by...
17 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The invasive red-eared slider can become a major threat to the biodiversity of water bodies across the Northeast region of India. The...
15 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, six young girls from the fishing community from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called...
12 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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NITI Aayog’s Project for Great Nicobar Island
Why in News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over the project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for...
10 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News There are cases of clearance of forest land, digging and construction activities on at least three animal corridors within the...
10 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Third Arctic Science Ministerial
Why in News Recently, India participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) and shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the...
10 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions
Why in News Recently, a report, titled Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions suggested that the world needs...
08 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Pulayar Community and Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Why in News Two Tribal settlements (Kattupatti and Kuzhipatti) of Pulayar community within the limits of Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu are...
07 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Eco Sensitive Zone Around Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Thane...
07 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, eight Asiatic lions at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. It is the...
05 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Financial Sector & Climate Change
Why in News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) joined the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). The RBI expects to benefit...
04 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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This article is based on “India’s road to clean energy goes via natural gas” which was published in The Indian Express on...
03 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Wildlife (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972
Introduction Constitutional Provisions for Wildlife: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds was...
03 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News A tiny snake “Xylophis deepaki” has been named in honour of Indian herpetologist Deepak Veerappan for his contribution in...
03 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, according to the SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) system, Delhi’s air quality...
01 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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The Global Forest Goals Report 2021: UN Report
Why in News According to the United Nations’ Global Forest Goals Report 2021, Covid-19 pandemic has aggravated the challenges faced by...
30 Apr 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Green Initiatives: Saudi Arabia
Why in News Recently, Saudi Arabia launched Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative to combat the threat of climate...
28 Apr 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, the Leaders' Summit on Climate was convened by the US President virtually. 40 world leaders, including the Prime Minister...
24 Apr 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Climate Change: Impact on Children
Why in News A recent analysis, based on Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, has shown the impact of climate change on children...
24 Apr 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News A recent study has suggested that coral structures may withstand climate change owing to their impressive process of forming rock-hard...
23 Apr 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
