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Cheetah Reintroduction in India

In News The Prime Minister of India will soon launch the first global intercontinental carnivore translocation of African cheetahs from Namibia to Kuno-Palpur National Park in India. More about the news Eight animals sourced from Namibia and currently quarantined in South Africa for medical evaluation are expected to arrive in India. The translocation of cheetahs […]

Coastal Ecosystem Norms

In News Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India tabled a report in Parliament which contains the observations from an audit of Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems from 2015-20.  Background  Environment Protection Act, 1986 The government has issued notifications under the Environment Protection Act 1986 to regulate activities along India’s coasts particularly regarding construction. […]

US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022

In News Recently, the U.S. Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022.  Key Highlights About:  IRA has a special focus on climate, healthcare, and tax provisions to address inflation. Aim:  The Bill marks the largest American investment aimed toward making the U.S. a leader in clean energy.  To bolster the domestic […]

World Lion Day

In News Every year on the 10th of August World Lion Day is celebrated annually throughout the world to raise awareness about the conservation of lions.  About World Lion Day In 2013, the first World Lion Day was observed. It was co-founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert of the Big Cat Initiative and National Geographic […]

Declining Mangrove Cover

In News Recently, NASA has highlighted the loss of mangrove cover on Katchal island, a part of India’s Nicobar archipelago. Key Findings Loss of Mangroves:  The study showed the extent to which mangroves had been lost globally over the past two decades. The NASA Earth Observatory showed a map of the island August 8, 2022, […]

Soil Mapping

In Context The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has started the Soil Mapping project in sub-Saharan Africa for better use of fertilisers, improving food security. About  Soil Mapping: It is a technique which has become usual within the so-called precision farming, which uses the most advanced technology to obtain the most accurate information about the […]

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

In Context Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.  The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.    More about the news The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation.   It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC)

In Context Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep. About Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC) Ministry: The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant. Location: It is being established in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep. […]

Carbon Market

In News Recently, a Bill to amend a 20-year law, the Energy Conservation Act 2001, was introduced in Parliament. About  The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, seeks to mandate: Use of non-fossil sources, including biomass and ethanol for energy and feedstock Use of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Objectives:  To make it compulsory for a […]

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary

In Context 70 years after the cheetah’s extinction, the Indian government is planning to introduce them in the Kuno wildlife sanctuary. About Kuno National Park is a national park in MP established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary. In 2018, it was given the status of a national park. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir […]