CITES Eases Export of Agarwood from India, Benefiting Farmers
30 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has successfully prevented the inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensisn(agarwood), in the Review of Significant Trade (RST) under the Convention...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Species in News: Magnetotactic Bacteria
29 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, magnetofossils- fossil remains of magnetic particles produced by magnetotactic bacteria, were discovered in rock varnish layers in Ladakh,...
Current Affairs
Artificial Reefs
29 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, a significant environmental initiative was launched off the coast of Rameshwaram in the Ramanathapuram district, with the deployment...
Current Affairs
Pollution of Rivers due to Industrial Effluents
27 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Rivers in the country are primarily polluted due to the discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)
24 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, Colorado Parks and Wildlife discovered zebra mussel larvae in the Colorado River east of Grand Junction, marking the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Glacial Geoengineering: A Potential Solution to Sea-Level Rise
24 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent scientific conferences have highlighted two main technological interventions to slow sea-level rise caused by climate change: fibre-based curtains...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekhari
23 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have made an exciting discovery in Arunachal Pradesh. They found a...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Contaminated Water Flow Across U.S.-Mexico Border
23 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The amount of sewage flowing through the Tijuana River last year set a new record, surpassing all previous levels...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Forest Degradation and Restoration Efforts
22 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, the World Bank estimates that the world has lost about 10 million square kilometres of forests since the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kerala Faces Alarming Rise in Elephant Deaths
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Kerala’s elephant population is under threat, with a staggering 845 deaths recorded between 2015 and 2023. A recent elephant...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $240.5 million in loans to finance Rooftop Solar Systems (RTSS) in India that...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
NITI Aayog Proposes Measures to Boost Electronics Sector
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: NITI Aayog released a report called “Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains,” which examines India’s electronics industry,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
UNEP’s “Navigating New Horizons” Report
19 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The UNEP assessment predicts that disruptions will become evident in the next seven years, by 2035. India is among...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Sri Lankan frogs found in Indian Eastern Ghats Suggest Ancient Connection
19 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) and Sri Lankan shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) were found thriving in the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Tehri Hydro Power Complex (Tehri HPC)
17 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, the Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, visited the Tehri Hydro Power Complex...
