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Ramsar Sites in India 2025: Names, List State-wise with Map

Context: Four new sites have been added in the list of Ramsar sites in India, increasing the total number of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in India from 85 to 89. Following this India has the highest...

Green Credit Programme, Key Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: Seventeen States have so far set aside 57,700 hectares of degraded forest land for tree plantation under the Green Credit Programme. About Green Credit Programme The Green Credit Program, introduced on October 13, 2023, represents an innovative market-based mechanism...

Nuclear Energy in India, Map, Advantages and Disadvantages

Context: The Finance Minister announced the government's intention to amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act. This is expected to favor U.S. interests by potentially indemnifying nuclear suppliers. More in News The U.S. government...

Dabhol Breakwater Project and LNG Terminal

Context: The Dabhol Breakwater Project, originally part of an Enron-era initiative in the Arabian Sea, is set to be completed by March 2025 after being stalled since 2001. About the Dabhol LNG Terminal Location: Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Connectivity: Close...

Environmental and Health Crisis in Kanpur Due to Tanneries

Context: Recently on orders of NGT UP Govt. conducted health checkups of people living in Kanpur & Fatehpur districts to assess the health impacts of pollution caused by tanneries. Health Impacts of Tanneries Tanneries are known for their use of...

List of National Parks in India 2025, Check State-wise List

India boasts 106 national parks, which cover about 1.35% of the country's total land area. These parks are vital for conserving India's diverse wildlife, safeguarding endangered species, and maintaining natural habitats. From the snow-capped vistas of Hemis National Park in...

India Likely to Miss Deadline for 2035 Climate Action Plan Submission

Context: India is expected to miss the February 10 deadline for submitting its 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. India’s Current Position India is not ready with its 2035 action plan and is in no hurry to...

Supreme Court’s Directive on Sacred Groves

Context: The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as ‘forests’ and ‘community reserves’ under the Wildlife Protection Act. About SC Directives The Supreme Court (SC) of India ordered the Rajasthan Forest Department...

World Wetlands Day 2025: Theme, History, Importance, and Conservation Efforts

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February to highlight the importance of wetlands in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing various ecosystem services. On the same day, it commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February 1971. World Wetlands...

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), Objectives and Significance

Context: The International Big Cat Alliance has officially come into force as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in India. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) It is a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of countries with an interest in big cat...