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Western Ghats

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Environment Ministry to file its counter-affidavit to a petition seeking judicial intervention to protect the Western Ghats from destruction. About The Western Ghats are a 1600 km long mountain chain along the west coast of India running from the river Tapi in the north to Kanyakumari in […]

Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)

In News National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is working at making the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination technology process free of emissions. About Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water. It is  used in places where freshwater supplies are scarce and seawater is readily available. Desalination is easily scalable and can […]

Pennaiyar River Dispute

In News Pennaiyar river tribunal deadline of three months fixed by the Supreme Court has expired. Background In 2018, Tamil Nadu filed an original suit against Karnataka for constructing check dams and diversion structures on the Pennaiyar river. On November 30, 2019, Tamil Nadu formally requested the Union government to constitute a Tribunal for adjudication […]

Forest Conservation Rules (FCR) (2022)

In News The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has secured FRA (Forest Rights Act) implementation reports of all States and Union Territories by invoking its Constitutional powers to directly approach the Supreme Court of India. Background After the introduction of the FCR 2022, the NCST wrote to the Environment Ministry asking that they be […]

Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape

In Context Recently, as part of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), a comprehensive Integrated Landscape Management Plan (ILMP) has been prepared for the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) & surrounding areas. About  The plan will help to holistically consolidate the landscape for biodiversity conservation and human well-being, especially in […]

Deep-Sea Mining

In News Recently, a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science has warned that commercial deep-sea mining could pose a serious risk to ocean ecosystems. Key Takeaways The paper has stressed particularly the cetacean population, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises and cautioned that any disturbance on any scale is long-lasting and irreversible. The […]

Genetically Modified Trees

In News Genetically modified trees have been planted in the United States for the first time in a low-lying tract of southern Georgia’s pine belt. About The poplars have been genetically engineered to grow wood faster while absorbing more carbon dioxide from the air. Living Carbon, the San Francisco-based biotechnology company is behind the modified […]

India Energy Week 2023

In News The Prime Minister inaugurated the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023, in Bengaluru. The PM also launched E20 fuel and flagged off the Green Mobility Rally. What is India Energy Week?  India Energy Week is the first significant energy event of the G20 calendar organised from the 6th to the 8th of February and […]

Assessing Marine Protected Areas

In News Recently, Specialists drew attention to the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas. Key Takeaways: Experts are calling for a closer look at the quality and performance of MPAs, emphasizing that a true assessment of their progress is only possible with a clear understanding of baseline data. Presently, only a small […]

Undersea Tunnel to Save Mangroves

In Context A seven-km undersea tunnel will be constructed for the bullet train project to save mangrove forests in Maharashtra. More about the news About: A seven-km undersea tunnel will be constructed for the bullet train project in a bid to save mangrove forests in Maharashtra’s Thane creek.  The tunnel will be a single tube […]