environment

Climate Impact of Exploring Space Passing below the Radar

Environmental Effects of Rocket Launches Emissions: Every rocket launch releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide, black carbon and water vapor into the atmosphere. Black carbon is particularly concerning as it absorbs sunlight 500 times more effectively than carbon dioxide, contributing...

World Solar Report 2024

World Solar Report 2024 Findings From 1.22 GW in 2000, the world’s solar capacity has surged to 1,419 GW in 2023, charting a CAGR of about 36%. Today, solar capacity represents three-quarters of all renewable capacity additions worldwide. The report...

Indian Star Tortoise, Conservation Status and Threats

Indian Star Tortoise The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a small to medium-sized tortoise species native to the dry regions of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan. It is named for the star-like patterns on its shell, which...

Ramsar Sites in India 2024 List State wise and Map

Latest Ramsar Sites in India 2024 There are total of 1301 wetlands including 85 Ramsar, below we share the new additions announced in August 2024. Sl. No. Ramsar Site Date of designation State 1 Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary 16.01.2024 Tamil Nadu...

Polavaram Dam Project, Key Features and Benefit

Polavaram Dam Project, officially called the Polavaram Irrigation Project, is a significant multipurpose infrastructure initiative in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project aims to facilitate irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation while also addressing inter-basin water transfer. Polavaram Dam...

UNFCCC COP29 Baku

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year's conference is branded as the "Finance COP," emphasizing the crucial role of financing in climate action, particularly for developing countries. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

Madhya Pradesh gets 8th Tiger Reserve Ratapani

The Ratapani Tiger Reserve (TR) is one of India's most ecologically significant protected areas, located in Madhya Pradesh. Situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges, this sanctuary is a crucial habitat for diverse flora and fauna and houses the iconic Bhimbetka...

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India 2024, Check Area and Importance

India, home to a rich tapestry of biodiversity, houses an extensive network of wildlife sanctuaries spread across its diverse landscapes. These sanctuaries play a critical role in conserving flora and fauna, maintaining ecological balance, and fostering eco-tourism. This article provides...

Silent Valley Movement, History, Significance and Result

Silent Valley Movement Silent Valley Movement was a significant environmental campaign in India during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was aimed at protecting the Silent Valley, an ecologically rich and pristine tropical rainforest in the Palakkad district of...

Clean Plant Programme (CPP), Features and Key Benefits

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials under Clean Plant Programme. Clean Plant Programme (CPP) CPP will have 3 components: Clean...