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SC Panel Recommends Ban on Conocarpus Plantations Why in the News ? The Supreme Court-mandated Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has recommended a ban on Conocarpus tree plantations across India. Widely planted for quick greenery and landscaping, the species poses serious threats to biodiversity, ecosystems, groundwater, and public health, prompting calls for a uniform nationwide prohibition. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Water woes of a city and its impact on various indicators of development Focus : Top of Form The article delves into Bengaluru’s acute water crisis, exploring its underlying causes such as geographical challenges, urbanisation, and climate change. It proposes a comprehensive approach to address the crisis, including immediate demand management measures, medium-term structural …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., GS 3 : Climate Change and its effects. Why in the News? The article highlights the worsening water deficit in South India’s reservoirs, emphasizing the imminent water crisis. With only 23% water storage capacity available and multiple influencing factors like El …
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