Environment & Ecology
Threats to the Great Indian Bustard and Conservation Efforts
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species, faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss, collisions with power lines, and poaching. With an estimated…
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aim to enhance plastic waste management practices in…
[In-depth] Bengaluru Water Crisis – Causes, Effects, Measures
Vechur Cow
The Vechur cow, originating from the village of Vechoor in Kerala, India, is renowned for being the world’s smallest cattle breed, a status confirmed by…
Global Climate Report 2023 of WMO
The Global Climate Report 2023 from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) starkly underscores that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with global temperatures soaring…
Inter-State Transportation of Captive Elephants
The central government recently issued a Gazette notification that allows the inter-state transportation of captive elephants, a move that came ahead of the Lok Sabha…
[Indepth] Biomining – Concept, Pros, Cons, India Initiatives
Green Climate Fund Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF), a pivotal initiative in combating climate change, has made headlines in March 2024 for several significant developments. The Biden-Harris Administration…