Tag: Conservation

In News International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29th July. About the Day Origin: International Tiger Day was first celebrated in 2010 after it was found that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with about only 3,000 of them remaining.  Aim: To halt the numbers from worsening. Along […]

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Forest, Environment and Climate Change has tabled data on human-animal conflict in Lok Sabha. Key Findings Different modes of killing amongst Elephants (Between 2018-19 and 2020-21) 222 elephants were killed by electrocution across the country 45 by trains: Odisha (12 out of 45) also had the highest […]

In News Recently, the Kerala State Assembly passed a resolution regarding Supreme Court’s directive regarding Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ). The state of Karnataka is also opposing the Centre’s draft eco-sensitive area norms for the Western Ghats. More about the news Kerala: The resolution passed by Kerala urged the Central government to exclude the State’s human […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has issued a public notice for decriminalisation of Indian Forest Act, 1927. Key Points About:  The Ministry is undertaking a review of the Act to decriminalise minor sections of the law, including: Carrying timber into the forest,  Trespassing by cattle,  Felling a tree, Felling […]

In News Recently, all 198 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation. About Lisbon Declaration Aim: is to follow science-based and innovative actions on an urgent basis.  It sends a strong signal to urgently improve the health, sustainable use and resilience of the ocean.   Need: It was recognised that […]

In News Udaipur’s ‘bird village’ is set to be declared as a wetland. Key Points About: Recognised as the “bird village” following community-driven conservation efforts, Menar in Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan’s new wetland.  Why the name ‘bird village’: The two lakes in the village – the Brahma and Dhandh – […]

In News Recently there were many criticisms that rose around Supreme Court’s order to declare all places within a kilometre (km) around  ‘protected areas (PA) as eco-sensitive zones (ESZ). The Court order: Supreme court has directed all states to have a mandatory 1-km ESZ from the demarcated boundaries of every protected forest land, national park […]

In News  Recently,  the Prime Minister of India  mentioned India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs. What are ‘Green Jobs’? ‘Green jobs’ refer to a class of jobs that directly have a positive impact on the planet, and contribute to the overall environmental welfare.  Jobs involving renewable energy, conservation of resources, ensuring energy efficient means are […]