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22May 2025

Urban Biodiversity Under Threat: Preserving Green Spaces for Sustainable Cities

Urban Biodiversity Under Threat: Preserving Green Spaces for Sustainable Cities Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on May 22, 2025, focuses on “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” highlighting the urgent need to protect urban biodiversity and urban green spaces amid rapid urbanization. Introduction Biodiversity is essential …

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20Aug 2024

RESTORATION OF BANNI GRASSLANDS IN KACHCHH, GUJARAT

Syllabus: GS 3: Ecosystem and related challenges. Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News? The Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat, one of India’s largest grassland ecosystems, are under focus due to a recent study. The study assesses their suitability for sustainable restoration. It highlights the critical need for conservation and …

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03Jul 2024

SECOND HOME FOR CHEETAHS: GANDHI SAGAR SANCTUARY

Why in the news? Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is set to become the second home for cheetahs in India due to the carrying capacity of Kuno National Park being exceeded. The overabundance of cheetahs in Kuno has led to a significant reduction in their main prey base, the chital, by 25%. Source: …

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01Jun 2024

NFR TO BUILD CANOPY BRIDGES FOR GIBBONS IN ASSAM SANCTUARY

Why in the news? Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is funding canopy bridges in Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. The bridges will aid Hoolock gibbons in crossing a 1.65-km railway track that divides the sanctuary. source:medium About Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR): NFR, one of 19 Indian Railways zones. Headquartered: Maligaon, Guwahati. Operates across Northeastern states, eastern Bihar, …

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18Apr 2024

THE GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD AND CLIMATE ACTION VERDICT

Syllabus: GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the right against the adverse effects of climate change. Source: Hinduustan Times In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India recently acknowledged the fundamental …

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01Apr 2024

GENETIC PROFILING OF CAPTIVE JUMBOS OF KERALA TO BEGIN SOON

Why in the news? Genetic profiling of Kerala’s captive elephants begins to aid conservation efforts,   coinciding with temple festival season. source:slideserve Highlights of the Initiative: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to conduct genetic profiling of Kerala’s 400 captive elephants. Aim is to add elephant details to a national database for conservation purposes. Kerala Forest Department …

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