As defined by IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature), a Protected Area (PA) refers to an area with ” a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, [Read More]
The COVID-19 induced lockdowns, has allowed the wildlife to freely roam in places where they never ventured before. The article highlights how the human-induced loss of biodiversity for economic growth have created a new environment [Read More]
U.S. President Donald Trump has justified USA’s move to withdraw from the Paris climate accord by accusing India, Russia and China for not doing enough for dealing with air pollution. As per Trump, the Paris [Read More]
The Australian bush fire has displaced billions of wild animals. A study by WWF has ranked the Australian Bush Fire as the Worst Wildlife Disaster of Modern History. The study by WWF was the first [Read More]
Rural communities play an essential role in protecting the forest and stabilize climate change while fighting bad policies and people who have motives for land theft and destruction of forests. However, indigenous communities and activists [Read More]
There has been a surge in wildlife in new habitats due to COVID-19 induced lockdown. Details from the news are important for prelims. Click to read the article
The Plastic Free July challenge is a global movement to cut down single use plastic. In 2020, a new challenge- disposable PPEs- has emerged which are indispensable for the frontline workers. The news article gives [Read More]
The vulture population in India has faced a drastic decline in the past few decades. Presently there are 9 species of vulture in India, some of which have been listed in the category of “critically [Read More]
The tribal hinterland of Odisha has remained untouched by the pandemic so far. Further the doors to the reserve forests and national parks have been shut with the onset of the monsoon season. Click to [Read More]
Between 2003–2017, a total of 5,20,861 forest fire events were detected in India. According to the report of the FSI, over 54% of the forest cover in India is exposed to occasional fire. Details from [Read More]
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