67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council
24 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) concluded with a significant approval of $736.4 million in funding...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Indiconema: A New Diatom Genus Discovered in India’s Ghats
22 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: lynxes, Bears, and Wolves
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The reintroduction of lynxes, bears, and wolves to Britain and Ireland is expected to be challenging, with both farmers...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Methane Emissions from Livestock
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: New Zealand‘s centre-right government announced the cancellation of the ‘burp tax,’ which aimed to levy taxes on greenhouse gas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
E-flow Monitoring System
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently reviewed the progress of Namami Gange Mission projects in New Delhi. This crucial...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Crocodiles
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: on June 17th, India celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Crocodile Conservation Project, coinciding with World Crocodile Day. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kenya’s Eco Levy: A Controversial Environmental Initiative
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext : Recently, Kenya’s proposed Eco Levy in the Finance Bill 2024 aims to enhance environmental stewardship by taxing plastics...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Urban Heat Island Effect
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study published in the journal One Earth, researchers sought to answer a longstanding question, what is...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
EU Environmental Council Adopts Nature Restoration Law
19 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The European Union (EU) Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a significant victory for the environment...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess
19 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) proposes a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month per household....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Pantanal wetland
17 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Brazil’s Pantanal wetland is experiencing unprecedented fires in June, setting a new record for this month. More on...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Four Horned Antelope
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district). Four-horned...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News- Markhor
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Aluminium Oxide: A Growing Threat to the Ozone Layer
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government finalised arrangements for establishment of a second cheetah habitat. More on news: MP...
