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Supreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreNew Species Discoveries Spotlight Great Nicobar Biodiversity Richness Why in the News ? Recent discoveries of a new wolf snake species and a potentially new bird species from the Great Nicobar Island project site have renewed scientific concerns about the island’s ecological sensitivity, restricted-range species, and rapidly increasing biodiversity findings since 2021. Latest Species Discoveries …
Read MoreGoa Faces Questions Over Tiger Habitat Claims Why in News? The Goa government has challenged a Bombay High Court order directing it to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas as a tiger reserve. Conflicting statements by the State on tiger presence have raised concerns before the Supreme Court and conservation bodies, prompting discussions …
Read MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Saranda Forest Sanctuary Creation Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31,468.25 hectares of the pristine Saranda sal forest as a wildlife sanctuary, emphasising protection of biodiversity while balancing sustainable mining, and ensuring tribal rights remain unaffected. This decision aligns with India’s commitment to …
Read MoreReconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …
Read MoreBrazil Launches Global Tropical Forest Conservation Fund Why in the News ? At the COP30 Leaders’ Summit, Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to financially incentivize countries for conserving tropical forests. Supported by 53 nations, the initiative aims to foster global partnerships for sustainable forest protection and climate resilience. Global Initiative for Forest …
Read MoreNew Species of Jumping Spider Found in Karnataka Why in the News ? Researchers have discovered a new jumping spider species, Pilia malenadu, in Madhugundi village of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, marking the first discovery in the Pilia genus after 123 years. The finding highlights the rich biodiversity and ecological health of the Western Ghats, emphasizing the …
Read MoreExplore how human actions like deforestation, pollution, and resource overuse impact our planet’s climate, biodiversity, and future. Essential for UPSC, this topic explains environmental issues central to GS Paper 3.
Read MoreRelocation of Forest Dwellers Must Be Voluntary and Environmentally Conscious Why in the News ? The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has released a new policy mandating that the relocation of forest-dwelling communities from tiger reserves must be voluntary, evidence-based, and rights-compliant, ensuring the protection of Forest Rights Act (FRA) provisions and community participation in conservation. …
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