25Aug 2026

Barren-Land Fallacy: Trees Aren’t Always Better

Barren-Land Fallacy: Why Trees Aren’t Always Better Why in the News ? The concept of the barren-land fallacy highlights the ecological risks of treating every treeless landscape as degraded land. It stresses that grasslands, savannahs, wetlands, scrublands and deserts are naturally valuable ecosystems requiring context-specific restoration. Understanding the Barren-Land Fallacy: The barren-land fallacy assumes that …

18Aug 2026

Ecological Equity and India’s Constitution

Ecological Equity Needs Stronger Constitutional Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment , (EIA), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News ? Ecological inequality is emerging as a major but under-recognised dimension of inequality in India.Himalayan, Northeastern and Western Ghats regions bear disproportionately high ecological and disaster-management responsibilities while often receiving …

11Aug 2026

India Gifts 5 Peacocks to UN Geneva

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 …

11Aug 2026

Agasthyamalai Evictions: Forest Rights Crisis

Agasthyamalai 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 …

03Jun 2026

Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape: Biodiversity Overview

Supreme 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 …

16May 2026

IS THE GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT A STRATEGIC ASSET OR A LIABILITY?

IS 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 …

13May 2026

INDIA’S BIG CAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES

INDIA’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 …

05Jan 2026

BIRDS CENSUS IN YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS

BIRDS 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 …

18Dec 2025

Supreme Court Shields Fragile Aravalli Range

Supreme 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 …

07Nov 2025

Khangchendzonga National Park Earns IUCN ‘Good’ Rating

Khangchendzonga 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 …

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