The Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Combating Deforestation
19 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Protected areas (PAs) are crucial for fighting climate change and conserving biodiversity. However, a recent study published in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kuno National Park
19 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India’s cheetah reintroduction project, aimed at restoring the big cats to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, began with an...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
India to Launch Its Own Carbon Market
18 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India is set to launch its national carbon market, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards achieving ambitious...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ashtamudi Lake Faces Water Quality Concerns
17 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported that four locations in Ashtamudi Lake, a prominent Ramsar site in...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
World Ozone Day
16 September 2024 | The Study UPSCWorld Ozone Day is celebrated annually on September 16. This date commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Cemented Artificial Reefs: A Viable Solution for Reviving Aquatic Life
16 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In February 2024, a groundbreaking environmental initiative unfolded in Chilika Lake, Odisha, where scientists and engineers introduced 100 artificial...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ambitious Targets Could Slash CO2 Emissions from Transport Sector
16 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from India’s transport...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ozone Pollution Threatens Tropical Forests and Carbon Storage
14 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A new study published in Nature Geoscience shows that ozone pollution severely affects tropical forests, causing them to lose...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Amazon Rainforest
13 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: New research shows that despite its vital role in combating global warming, nearly 40% of the most carbon-dense areas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Elongated Tortoise
11 September 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The elongated tortoise was spotted in Haryana’s Damdama area during a research survey in the Aravallis. More on...