Star Rating Registration Process For Coal Mines: The Ministry of Coal has announced the commencement of the Star Rating Registration process of Coal and Lignite Mines for the financial year 2022-23. The Star Rating policy aims to evaluate mines based on various factors across seven key parameters namely, Mining Operations, Environment-related parameters, Adoption of Technologies, […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary : Tiger Found Dead
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary : Tiger Found Dead A male tiger was recently found dead inside the Ratapani Sanctuary. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary stretches across 823 sq. km in the Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. This rocky forest with an aquatic environment is spread on Vindhya hills. It runs parallel to the northern side of […]
Hindu Kush Himalayas : Loss Of Glacier Mass
Hindu Kush Himalayas : Loss Of Glacier Mass According to a new report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) have seen a 65 per cent faster loss of glacier mass Hindu Kush Himalayas region encompasses Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. […]
Ground Water Extraction On Earth’s Spin : Findings
Ground Water Extraction On Earth’s Spin: Findings A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters has shed light on the significant impact of Groundwater Extraction on Earth’s Rotational Axis and its contribution to global sea-level rise. Researchers analyzed changes in the drift of Earth’s rotational pole and water movement first, by accounting for just ice […]
Alligator Gar Fish : IUCN Status
Alligator Gar Fish : IUCN Status A non-native alligator gar fish, known for its crocodile-like head and razor-sharp teeth, was found in one of Kashmir’s idyllic lakes, raising apprehensions about its impact on the native fish species. Alligator Gar Fish is a ray-finned euryhaline fish and is one of the biggest freshwater fish in North […]
Wild Orchids Of North Bengal : Dying
Wild Orchids Of North Bengal : Dying Recent reports suggest, that wild orchids of North Bengal are dying at an alarming rate. Wild Orchids of North Bengal are attractively flowered and colorful plants. They are known for their vibrant and intricate flowers. They are found in various habitats around the world, including tropical rainforests, mountains, […]
LEED Certification
LEED Certification: According to the Green Business Certification Inc. India ranks first globally in LEED Zero-certified green building projects surpassing the US and China. LEED Certification: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the world’s most widely used green building rating system in the world. It is available for virtually all building types. This certification […]
Bhitarkanika National Park : 10-Year-Old Boy Attack By a Crocodile
Bhitarkanika National Park : 10-Year-Old Boy Attack By a Crocodile A 10-year-old boy was allegedly killed recently following an attack by a crocodile sparking fresh bouts of man-animal conflict in areas in the close vicinity of Bhitarkanika National Park. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Kendrapara district in the state of Odisha. It is India’s […]
National Working Plan Code-2023
National Working Plan Code-2023: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the “National Working Plan Code-2023” for the scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches. Scientific forest management is an approach that involves the application of scientific principles and techniques to manage forests sustainably. It focuses on gathering data, conducting research, […]
What Is Fish Kill?
What Is Fish Kill? Thousands of dead fish washed up on the beaches of southeast Texas due to a phenomenon called “fish kill,” which occurs when low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water cause suffocation of the fish. Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. It is the […]
