Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme
27 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Rising Temperatures and Carbon Emissions from Forest Soil
26 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Northern forest soils, essential for capturing carbon dioxide and fighting climate change, are now releasing more carbon into the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Chital
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua. These birds are...