Graded Response Action Plan : Revised Measures The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) announced revision of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which will come into force w.e.f. 1st October, 2023 in the entire National Capital Region. Graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
New Millipede Species
New Millipede Species: A new species of millipede has been discovered crawling underneath the city of Los Angeles in the United States The newly found species is a thread Millipede. It is about the length of a paperclip but skinny as pencil lead. Its scientific name is Illacme socal. It is translucent and sinuous like […]
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021
The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021: The Lok Sabha passed the contentious Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2021. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms that exist on the planet. Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: The Bill modifies the classification of entities and activities that require intimation, while also introducing exemptions to certain cases. The […]
Silvopasture Systems
Silvopasture Systems: In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. Silvopasture system is an ancient and proven practice that harmoniously integrates trees, forage and livestock on the same land. This system buffer against temperature and wind extremes, providing a favourable living environment for […]
International Day For The Conservation Of The Mangrove Ecosystem 2023
International Day For The Conservation Of The Mangrove Ecosystem 2023: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on July 26. International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on July 26. This International Day was adopted by the General Conference of the UN […]
Russia’s Batagaika Crater : World’s Largest 1km-Long Permafrost
Russia’s Batagaika Crater : World’s Largest 1km-Long Permafrost Russia’s Batagaika crater, the world’s largest 1km-long permafrost crater, expands due to global warming and thawing permafrost. Deforestation triggered underground permafrost melting, causing the crater’s growth in the Sakha Republic, Russia. It also holds dangerous organic carbon, exacerbating global warming. Russia is warming is occurring at an […]
India’s Ethanol Push
India’s Ethanol Push: At a G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting, the Indian PM stated that India has rolled out 20% ethanol-blended petrol this year and aims to cover the entire country by 2025. Ethanol is basically 9% pure alcohol that can be blended with petrol. It is different from the 94% rectified spirit which have applications […]
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Notify As Tiger Reserve
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Notify As Tiger Reserve The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Goa government to notify the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is in the northeast of Goa, in the taluka of Sattari. Its official declaration as a wildlife preserve came in 1999. […]
Silver Cockscomb
Silver Cockscomb: The Soliga tribal community uses silver cockscomb, which is often considered to be a weed but has been discovered to have advantages. Silver cockscomb is a short-lived 50-60 cm-tall plant considered as a weed, that bears simple, spirally arranged leaves around the stem with pinkish or silky white flowers. In Karnataka’s Chamarajanagara district […]
Ludwigia peruviana : Significant Threat To Elephant Habitats
Ludwigia peruviana : Significant Threat To Elephant Habitats An Invasive weed called Ludwigia peruviana is posing a significant threat to elephant habitats and foraging areas in Valparai, Tamil Nadu. The invasion of Ludwigia Peruviana poses a significant threat to elephant habitats, disrupting the growth of essential food sources for elephants and other plant-eating animals. The […]
