Species in News: Chital
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Brown Bears
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Elections and Climate Change
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Climate activists have praised Kamala Harris’s decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate because of his strong...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Baya Weavers
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua. These birds are...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Chinese Yaks Stray into Indian Territory
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, around 40 Chinese yaks entered Indian territory in the Demchok area of eastern Ladakh and are currently under...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Banni Grasslands
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Malabar Tree Toad
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to a recent study, climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s (MTT) habitat in India’s protected areas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Toxic Mercury Release from Arctic Permafrost
20 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent research has revealed that the Arctic’s permafrost is melting due to climate change, leading to the release of...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Marine Pollution
17 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Until recently, it was assumed that the vastness of the oceans could absorb any amount of waste without harm....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Mugger Crocodiles
17 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study finds that pollution and conflict with humans lead to increased levels of stress hormones among mugger...
