Sri Lankan frogs found in Indian Eastern Ghats Suggest Ancient Connection
19 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Sri Lankan golden-backed frog (Hylarana gracilis) and Sri Lankan shrub frog (Pseudophilautus regius) were found thriving in the...
Environment & Ecology
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
UNEP Report: Disruptions from Space Activity
17 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The UNEP report “Navigating New Horizons — A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing,” highlights major...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FAO Report on Climate Change Risks to Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries
16 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that unless emissions are...
Economy
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
06 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports touched a near four-year high as gas-based power output jumps amid severe heatwave. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability
06 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) focusing on addressing plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Lakshadweep Bleaching Crisis
02 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Scientists have confirmed that Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands and a Union Territory of India, has been the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Climate Crisis: Escalating Threats & Urgent Solutions
11 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to the report by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), there is an 80% chance that the world will temporarily...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
New Ant Species
07 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: New ant species discovered from Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. More on News: Discovery was a collaborative effort...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
LignoSat
03 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Japanese researchers created the world’s first wooden satellite, “LignoSat”. More on News: A team from Kyoto University and...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Heatwave could hit farming: ADB
01 June 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India’s economy faces risks from weak global demand and disruptions in oil supplies, potentially affecting export growth and raising...