Context Recently the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) observed that Kamarajar Port is the main reason for the spread of the invasive species by not regulating the ballast water from ships. About Tamil Nadu’s Water Resources Department (WRD) is Read More …
Category: Ecology and Environment
Ground level Ozone Pollution
Context Delhi-NCR has topped the list of 10 cities for most days crossing ground level ozone pollution levels. About The evaluation is based on granular, real-time data (15-minute averages) from the Central Pollution Control Board. The record analysed metropolitan areas Read More …
As big cat population plummets, Chhattisgarh approves country’s third largest tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh cleared a proposal to establish a new tiger reserve, the third largest in the country, due to the recent plunge in its tiger population. Current Tiger Reserves in Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh currently, has three tiger reserves: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Mungeli district, Indravati Tiger Read More …
Exploration of Geothermal Energy
Context Recently Geological Survey of India (GSI) has carried out exploration of geothermal energy in various recognized geothermal fields which includes collection of data on temperature, discharge, and quality/chemistry of water in different geothermal fields. Key Highlights GSI has studied Read More …
National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)
Context The National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is an initiative aimed at preserving and restoring the ecological health of lakes across the country. Recently, the government announced an expansion of this plan, which is expected to enhance efforts in protecting Read More …
Kerala Requests for National Disaster Status
Context The recent catastrophic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has prompted the state government to request the central government to declare it a national disaster. This request follows the devastating impact of the landslide, which has resulted in significant loss of life Read More …
Centre reissues draft on Western Ghats ESAs
Context The Indian government has reissued a draft notification proposing to declare over 56,800 square kilometers of the Western Ghats across six states as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). This move comes in the wake of recent devastating landslides in Kerala’s Read More …
State of the World’s Mangroves, 2024 Report
About Distribution: Southeast Asia money owed for 33.6 percent of global mangrove cover with Indonesia on my own having 21 percent of the world’s mangroves. Area under hazard: Mangrove regions of Indonesia, northeast Brazil and northwest Mexico are experiencing Read More …
Encroaching Trees Threaten India’s Open Ecosystems
Context India’s open ecosystems are increasingly threatened by a phenomenon known as woody encroachment, where trees invade grasslands and savannahs, disrupting the delicate balance of these habitats. This issue has garnered attention from scientists and conservationists alike, as it poses significant Read More …
Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh Tribals
Context Project Tiger is expected to displace at least 550,000 Scheduled Tribes and other forest dwellers. About India has made significant strides in protecting its national animal, the Bengal tiger , through projects like Project Tiger which changed into released Read More …