Eco-Sensitive Zones : Supreme Court Modified Its Previous Judgment The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier judgment that mandated a minimum one-kilometre eco-sensitive zone around protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. Previous Judgement: In June 2022, the SC ordered that ESZs of a minimum of one kilometer should be […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Flamingo: After a six-year absence, the lesser flamingos have finally found their way back to Pulicat Lake. Lesser Flamingo is the smallest of all flamingos but has the largest population. It possesses the “hallux” or hind toe that some other flamingos do not have. Males are a little taller than females. It inhabits coastal […]
India’s First Solar City
India’s First Solar City: Sanchi, a world heritage site located in Madhya Pradesh, is all set to become India’s first solar city. It is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It lies in an upland plateau region just west of the Betwa River. Sanchi is a religious place with historical and Archaeological significance. […]
Mexican Giant Turtle
Mexican Giant Turtle: The Mexican Giant Turtle, also known as the Red Eared Slider was recently found in West Bengal’s Howrah district. Mexican Giant Turtle, also called the Red Eared Slider, is the most destructive among the seven turtle species found in the world. It is considered as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive […]
Water Budget : Kerala
Water Budget : Kerala Kerala became the first state to adopt a water budget, as a solution to water scarcity during summer months to ensure equitable water distribution. A water budget is a tool used to manage water resources by estimating the total amount of water available in a region and the amount of water […]
Second Home For Cheetahs : Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Second Home For Cheetahs : Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed as a second home for cheetahs in the coming times. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, with one of its boundaries running along the border of Rajasthan. The sanctuary was notified in 1974. Its vast expanse lies […]
First Waterbodies Census
First Waterbodies Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently released the report of its first-ever census of water bodies, revealing crucial insights into the country’s water resources. The census provides an extensive inventory of water sources in India, highlighting disparities between rural and urban areas and varying levels of encroachment. The census of waterbodies was […]
Coal Mining Project In Chhattisgarh : Protest
Coal Mining Project In Chhattisgarh : Protest The Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) coal mining project in Chhattisgarh has sparked a controversy due to its impact on the environment and local communities. AEL has been mining coal in the Parsa East and Kente Basan coal blocks of Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district for over a decade now. For […]
Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites: West Bengal recently notified four more biodiversity heritage sites (BHS), taking the tally in the state to eight. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components: Richness of wild as well as domesticated species or intra-specific categories. High […]
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : Sectoral Analysis
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : Sectoral Analysis The Indian Government will carry out a sectoral analysis to see how the European Union’s (EU’s) proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is set to affect the Indian industry Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a proposed European Union (EU) tariff on carbon intensive products. Purpose is To […]
