Translocation of Deer to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
25 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: As lions make Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) their second home, the Forest Department in Gujarat started translocating spotted deer...
Environment and Ecology
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Underground Coal Gasification
25 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Ministry of Coal has launched India’s first pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jharkhand. More on...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council
24 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) concluded with a significant approval of $736.4 million in funding...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Indiconema: A New Diatom Genus Discovered in India’s Ghats
22 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: lynxes, Bears, and Wolves
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The reintroduction of lynxes, bears, and wolves to Britain and Ireland is expected to be challenging, with both farmers...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Methane Emissions from Livestock
21 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: New Zealand‘s centre-right government announced the cancellation of the ‘burp tax,’ which aimed to levy taxes on greenhouse gas...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
E-flow Monitoring System
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Jal Shakti Minister recently reviewed the progress of Namami Gange Mission projects in New Delhi. This crucial...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Crocodiles
20 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: on June 17th, India celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Crocodile Conservation Project, coinciding with World Crocodile Day. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
EU Environmental Council Adopts Nature Restoration Law
19 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The European Union (EU) Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a significant victory for the environment...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess
19 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) proposes a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month per household....
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Pantanal wetland
17 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: Brazil’s Pantanal wetland is experiencing unprecedented fires in June, setting a new record for this month. More on...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Four Horned Antelope
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Sagar district). Four-horned...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News- Markhor
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The United Nations has designated 24th May as the International Day of the Markhor to raise awareness about this...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Aluminium Oxide: A Growing Threat to the Ozone Layer
15 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an 8-fold increase in aluminium oxides between 2016 and 2022 expected...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
14 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government finalised arrangements for establishment of a second cheetah habitat. More on news: MP...
