environment

India’s First Large-Scale Ocean Floor Cleanup in Sindhudurg

Threats to Corals from Marine Debris Physical Damage to Corals: Ghost nets and other debris can entangle coral structures, causing them to break under the weight or movement of the nets. Blockage of Sunlight: Plastic debris reduces the amount of...

Monotremes

Monotremes They are egg-laying mammals native to Australia and New Guinea. Presently there are 5 living species of monotremes: Platypus, Short-beaked echidna, Long-beaked echidna & 2 species of Zaglossus. Characteristics: Unlike most mammals, monotremes lay eggs rather than giving birth...

India Rejected the Proposal of $300 Billion A Year at Baku

COP29 at Baku: Climate Finance New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG): The conference established a new climate finance goal to mobilise $300 billion annually by 2035 for developing countries. This figure represents a tripling of the previous commitment of $100 billion...

Rise in Air Pollution Through Emission, Solutions for Clean Air

Major Air Pollutants Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10): Tiny particles remaining suspended in the air. PM2.5 is more harmful as it can penetrate deep into the lungs. Sources: Vehicle emissions, industrial processes, construction and burning of biomass or fossil fuels....

Treaty to Tackle Plastic Pollution

This diplomatic summit represents the fifth and concluding negotiation round since 2022, when the United Nations Environmental Assembly initially committed to developing this pivotal environmental agreement, with the goal of finalizing the treaty by the end of 2024. Importance of...

Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Map, Flora, Fauna, Significance

The Karnataka Forest Department has imposed restrictions on the annual jathra of Beladakuppe Sri Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple which is in the core area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve. About Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) Location: Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of southern Karnataka. It...

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Location, Map, Tiger Population

Villagers in Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve killed a tiger after it fatally attacked a man. About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Location: Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan (at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya ranges in eastern Rajasthan). It includes Ranthambore National Park,...

Climate Change is the Biggest Disruptor in Aquaculture: FAO

About Aquaculture Aquaculture is the practice of farming aquatic organisms in controlled environments for commercial, recreational, or public purposes. It is the world's fastest-growing food-producing sector. It produces food with a lower climate and environmental impact than other types of...

56th Tiger Reserve of the Country notified in Chhattisgarh

About Guru Ghasidas - Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve It is located in the Chota Nagpur plateau and partly in the Baghelkhand plateau. This tiger reserve is connected to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to the West and Palamau...

A Devastating Blow To Global Climate Efforts

Project 2025: A Conservative Agenda Project 2025, developed by The Heritage Foundation, outlines a conservative agenda that seeks to reduce federal climate science programs and install politically aligned science advisers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This initiative aims to...