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Six Sites in Tentative List of World Heritage Sites
Why in News Recently, six Indian places have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
22 May 2021 Conservation
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Why in News Recently, a report was published which gave details of who makes single-use plastic, 130 million tons a year at last count, and who...
20 May 2021 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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Groundwater Depletion and Cropping Intensity
Why in News In a recent study, it has been found that groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years...
26 Apr 2021 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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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 Conservation
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Protest Against Blue Flag Beaches
Why in News Recently Odisha government’s plan to get Blue Flag Certification for five beaches was opposed by the fishermen. Odisha planned...
23 Apr 2021 Conservation
