In News Based on observations and climate projections, the Team from IIT Gandhinagar studied the hydroclimatic changes in the catchment areas and their implications for hydropower generation in 46 major dams located in the north, central, and south India. Major Highlights of a recent study A warmer and wetter climate is projected to bring about […]
In Context The Biodiversity Management Committee, the panchayat of Chumathang village, along with SECURE Himalaya Project recently resolved to declare Yaya Tso as Ladakh’s first Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act. About Yaya Tso is also known as birds’ paradise for its beautiful lake and is located at an altitude of 4,820 […]
Context Bird species count up in Deepor Beel, Assam’s lone Ramsar site. About Deepor Beel Deepor Beel (Beel means wetland or large aquatic body in Assamese) is located about 10 km Southwest of Guwahati. It is considered one of the largest and important riverine wetlands in the Brahmaputra Valley of lower Assam, India. Due to […]
In News The Union Cabinet approved a ?19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen mission. Do you Know? Hydrogen is a key industrial fuel that has a variety of applications including the production of ammonia (a key fertilizer), steel, refineries and electricity. However, all of the hydrogen manufactured now is the so-called ‘black or brown’ hydrogen produced […]
In News Recently, it has been observed that the Asian elephant has lost most of their optimal habitat in the Nilgiri Reserve. About Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve It is a Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hill ranges of Southern India. It is the first biosphere in India. The reserve encompasses a total of […]
In News A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park identified 141 species, of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of birds have been spotted in Silent Valley. Outcomes of Survey Brown wood owl, Banded bay cuckoo, Malabar wood shrike, White-throated kingfisher, Indian nightjar, Jungle nightjar, and Large cuckoo shrike were […]
In News There is an ongoing conflict going on between the government and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes over the Forest (Conservation) Rules (FCR) 2022. The Commission says that the new rules are violative of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. What is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes? It is a constitutional body in India […]
In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years. The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life. It was designated […]
In Context India is planning a stabilisation fund to keep prices of credits in its planned carbon market above a certain threshold, ensuring that they remain attractive for investors and that the market succeeds in cutting emissions. About Stabilisation fund Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits […]
In News Recently, the annual assessment of the region was done by the researchers which evaluated that the temperatures in the Arctic Circle have been rising much more quickly than those in the rest of the planet. Nearly 150 experts from 11 nations compiled this year’s assessment of Arctic conditions (the Arctic Report Card) which […]
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