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Why in News? World Radio Day is observed on 13th February 2025 to highlight radio’s significance in communication. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes radio’s role in spreading awareness, disaster response, and promoting sustainable practices to combat climate challenges globally. Theme for 2025: “Radio and Climate Change” The theme for this year, “Radio …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent study highlights the endangered status of Rhododendron wattii, a rare and endemic species of Nagaland’s Dzukou Valley, threatened by habitat destruction, poor regeneration, and climate change, necessitating urgent conservation measures. Key Characteristics: Endemic species found in Dzukou Valley of Nagaland and Manipur. A small evergreen tree growing up to …
Read MoreFor a Clean Yamuna: Governance Beyond Electoral Rhetoric The issue of pollution in the Yamuna River, particularly the rise in ammonia levels, has once again surfaced in political discourse, with allegations and counter-allegations taking center stage. However, beyond electoral considerations, this crisis underscores a fundamental governance failure in ensuring access to clean water—a basic public …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Researchers from IIT Roorkee identified the Alaknanda River as highly vulnerable to landslide-induced natural dams, emphasizing the need for sustainable development to protect this key Ganges tributary and its ecosystem in the Garhwal Himalayas. Overview of the Alaknanda River: The Alaknanda River, a significant headstream of the Ganges River, originates from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over 170 countries are negotiating a treaty to address plastic pollution, with key debates over production limits, financial support, and national regulations, particularly involving India’s stance. Introduction to Global Plastic Pollution: Over 170 countries are negotiating a legally binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution, with a focus on marine pollution. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Conservation , Environmental Pollution and Degradation Acts and legislations related to Environmental Conservation. Why in the News? The Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA) completes 30 years amidst increasing concerns about missing trees and illegal felling. The law remains strong on paper but faces challenges in effective implementation. Green Cover Growth Over …
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