environment

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...

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....