TNPSC DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 1. POLITY & GOVERNANCE ➤ One Nation One Election Implementation Committee News: Cabinet approves formation of high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind for simultaneous elections implementation roadmap Key Points: Committee composition: 8 members Read More …
Tag: Environment
UNECE Water Convention
Recently, Ivory Coast became the 10th African country to sign the UN Water Convention. UNECE Water Convention About: The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) is an international environmental agreement and one of the five Read More …
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Context Government has recently enhanced allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). About National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) The Union Cabinet has authorised the National Green Hydrogen Mission in january in 2023 and Read More …
New Horned frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Context: Scientists have identified as distinct new species of forest dwelling horned frog from Northeast India as Xenophrys apatani. This species was earlier misidentified as Maoson horned frog which is a native of Vietnam and China. About new horned frog species Read More …
Court on climate right and how India can enforce it
Context: The recent Supreme Court judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors. vs Union of India & Ors. has made a significant impact on India’s nascent climate change jurisprudence. By recognizing the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change within the Constitution, Read More …
Water Hyacinth
Context: Water hyacinths cover a vast portion of the Vembanad lake at Kumarakom in Kottayam district of Kerala. This invasive species is detrimental to fish and other aquatic species, and also affects the flow of water. Water Hyacinth Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Read More …
Largest Leopard safari opens at Bannerghatta
Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated by Karnataka Environment Minister at the Bannerghatta Biological Park. Indian Leopard Indian leopard is a leopard subspecies widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent. A leopard does not have any stripes. Read More …
Mainland serow
Context: The mainland serow, has been recorded at the lowest elevation beyond Bhutan, its natural home. About mainland serow: It is a mammal that appears somewhere between a goat and an antelope. It is a species of serow native to the Himalayas, Southeast Read More …
Strategic imperative and environment concern in Great Nicobar Project
Context: The opposition party has raised significant concerns over the proposed Rs 72,000-crore infrastructure upgrade at Great Nicobar Island, labelling it as a “grave threat” to the island’s indigenous inhabitants and its fragile ecosystem. The party demands an “immediate suspension Read More …
Antarctic Treaty
Context: The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46), that was held in Kochi, Kerala last month, it highlighted the debate on Antarctic tourism. About Antarctic Treaty While the meeting sought to bring in a regulatory framework, it ultimately fell short of Read More …