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National Mission to Reverse India’s Declining Camel Population Why in the News ? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has proposed a National Camel Sustainability Initiative (NCSI) to reverse the sharp decline in India’s camel population, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to balance conservation, livelihoods, and ecological sustainability. This initiative could potentially …
Read MoreForest Clearance for Sarangapani Mining Project in Karnataka – Key Update 📅 What Happened? On June 9, 2025, the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) granted Stage I forest clearance for the Sarangapani Iron and Manganese Ore Mine project in Chikkanayakanahalli Taluk, Tumakuru district. This mining area proposal, put forward by Mineral Enterprises Private Limited, seeks the …
Read MoreUrban 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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: …
Read MoreWhy 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, …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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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