India to Launch Its Own Carbon Market
18 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: India is set to launch its national carbon market, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards achieving ambitious...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ashtamudi Lake Faces Water Quality Concerns
17 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: 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 IASWorld 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 IASContext: 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 IASContext: 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 IASContext: 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 IASContext: 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 IASContext: The elongated tortoise was spotted in Haryana’s Damdama area during a research survey in the Aravallis. More on...
Current Affairs
Progress Report on Air Quality Improvement Under NCAP
11 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India is showing promising results, with significant improvements in air quality across...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Global Soil Partnership(GSP)
10 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: GSP’s 12th Plenary Assembly commenced with the goal of improving and maintaining health of 50% of world’s soils by...
Current Affairs
Plastic Pollution
07 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has emerged as the world’s largest plastic polluter, releasing 9.3 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic annually, according to...
Current Affairs
Global Guidance to Tackle Antibiotic Pollution
07 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever global guidance titled Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management...
Current Affairs
Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
07 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Following the recent devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, a key discussion has arisen about whether subnational entities can...
Current Affairs
The Evolution of Complex Brains in Animals
06 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: An assistant professor at the University of Detroit is investigating the relationship between brain structure and behaviour in reptiles,...
Current Affairs
Soil Carbon Storage
06 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at Kansas State University (K-State) are investigating how various farming practices influence the amount of carbon stored in...
