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DELHI BIRD ATLAS 2025 Why in the News? Atlas Release: The Delhi Bird Atlas was released on June 5, 2026, mapping the distribution and abundance of bird species across Delhi for the first time. Global Ranking: The atlas states that Delhi ranks second among world capitals in bird diversity, after Nairobi, demonstrating significant ecological value …
Read MoreRare Dragonfly Rediscovered In Arunachal After More Than Century Why in the News ? A rare dragonfly species, Gynacantha khasiaca or the long-tailed duskhawker, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha National Park after more than 110 years, highlighting the ecological importance of the region and the need for habitat conservation. Rediscovery Of The Rare …
Read MoreINDIA TO HOST FIRST INTERNATIONAL BIG CAT SUMMIT Why in the News? India will host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi from June 1–3. The summit is expected to adopt the ‘Delhi Declaration’, a global framework for big cat conservation and habitat protection incorporating environmental clearances and environmental impact assessment protocols. …
Read MoreSohra Tourism Circuit Launched Under PM-DevINE Scheme Why in the News? Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, inaugurated the Sohra Tourism Circuit Project worth ₹200 crore under the PM-DevINE Scheme to promote sustainable, community-driven tourism and boost livelihoods in Meghalaya’s Sohra region. This initiative aims to balance tourism …
Read MoreIndia’s Expanding Wildlife Blueprint for Climate Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : Conservation Why in the News? In the context of a shifting multipolar west and evolving international relations, India’s strategic autonomy in conservation has positioned the country as a global leader in biodiversity protection. …
Read MoreWorld Environment Day Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? World Environment Day 2025, celebrated on June 5, focuses on plastic pollution and urges India to adopt exposomics to combat its rising environmental health risks and disease burden. This year’s theme echoes the “World Environment Day 2023 beat plastic pollution” campaign, highlighting the ongoing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ecocentrism and Jain philosophy gain attention for advocating interconnectedness of all life forms and promoting environmental conservation. source:slideshare About Intersection of Ecocentrism and Jain Philosophy: “Kan Kan Me Jaan Basti Hai”reflects the Jain philosophy that life resides in every particle of the universe. Jains believe in thesanctity of all life forms, …
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 MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? Sonam Wangchuk, Ramon Magsaysay award winner (2018) and climate activist, initiated a 21-day climate fast. Addressed a 30,000-strong crowd in Leh, Ladakh on March 6, 2024. Highlighted the fragility of the Himalayan ecosystem. Aimed to …
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