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India Donates Peacocks to UN Geneva Biodiversity Why in the News ? India has donated five peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male, to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), reviving a decades-old tradition. The gesture highlights India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation, environmental stewardship and cultural diplomacy at the global level. Peacock Donation: Cultural and …
Read MoreAgasthyamalai Evictions and Forest Rights Crisis Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to SCs & STs, Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Land Reforms Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent directions on encroachments in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) have triggered concern over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Removal of Encroachments from Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape GS3 — Environment & Biodiversity GS2 — Governance & Judiciary Prelims + Mains The Supreme Court of India has directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare a time-bound action plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape — a biodiversity-rich stretch …
Read MoreIS THE GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT A STRATEGIC ASSET OR A LIABILITY? Why in the News? The ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project has come under scrutiny following the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) observations and ongoing environmental concerns regarding environmental clearances. The project proposes the construction of: ○ an international transhipment port, ○ a greenfield international airport, and …
Read MoreINDIA’S BIG CAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES Why in the News? Special Events: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will organise nationwide programmes on big cat conservation ahead of the IBCA Summit 2026. Conservation Focus: The events will highlight India’s achievements in conserving Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Cheetah populations under the Forest Conservation …
Read MoreBIRDS CENSUS IN YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS Why in the News? Annual exercise: The Asian Waterbird Count (AWC) will begin from the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi from Saturday, an event that underscores the importance of environmental impact assessments in urban wetland management. Expanded coverage: This year’s survey will cover multiple wetland sites across Delhi-NCR, unlike earlier …
Read MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreKhangchendzonga National Park Earns IUCN ‘Good’ Rating, Showcasing Sustainable Forest Management Why in the News ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “Good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage Sites. It is the only Indian site to receive a positive status, unlike the Western …
Read MoreIndia Launches National Red List Assessment Initiative Why in the News? India has launched its first National Red List Assessment to evaluate the extinction risks of nearly 11,000 species of plants and animals by 2030, aligning with IUCN global standards under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). This initiative aims to strengthen conservation planning and …
Read MoreIndia’s Expanding Wildlife Blueprint for Climate Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : Conservation Why in the News? In the context of a shifting multipolar west and evolving international relations, India’s strategic autonomy in conservation has positioned the country as a global leader in biodiversity protection. …
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