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KERALA REVIVES TRADITIONAL SURANGAM FOR WATER CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Conservation Initiative: Eight gram panchayats in Kasaragod district of Kerala will implement a project to restore traditional underground water tunnels called Surangams. Key Objective: The initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge, conserve rainwater and maintain river flows amid declining rainfall and increasing drought …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXPANDS WETLAND DEMARCATION TO ALL WATER BODIES WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Directive: On October 12, 2026, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of wetland identification and demarcation to cover all water bodies across India. State Accountability: States and Union Territories must submit affidavits within four weeks detailing physical verification and demarcation. …
Read MoreYAMUNA’S TOXIC FROTH RETURNS AMID WINTER POLLUTION WHY IN NEWS ? Thick layers of toxic white froth have reappeared on the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj, Delhi, as falling temperatures and water turbulence intensify foam formation. The recurring pollution problem has renewed concerns over untreated sewage, industrial effluents and the effectiveness of existing river-cleaning measures. …
Read MoreIUCN WARNS GLOBAL CORAL REEFS FACE COLLAPSE BY 2075 WHY IN NEWS ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned that nearly all shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Its global assessment classified 96% of coral reef systems as critically endangered, highlighting the growing impacts of …
Read MoreSUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreWESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …
Read MoreSaving the Rhino, Restoring Grasslands Syllabus: GS – 3 – Wildlife conservation , UNFCCC, Sustainable Development Focus : The article focuses on India’s comprehensive approach to greater one-horned rhinoceros conservation, moving beyond species protection towards habitat and landscape restoration. It highlights the expansion of rhino populations, scientific grassland management, climate resilience, technological interventions, community …
Read MoreAgasthyamalai Evictions and Forest Rights Crisis Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to SCs & STs, Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Land Reforms Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent directions on encroachments in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) have triggered concern over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act …
Read MoreFrom Policy Vision to Grassroots Climate Adaptation Syllabus: GS-2: Climate Change, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Sustainable Development Why in the News ? India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and global commitments like the COP30 Belém Adaptation Indicators have renewed focus on climate adaptation. With rising extreme weather events and widening financing gaps, the need to …
Read MoreEarth Day Call For Sustainable Living And Conservation Why in the News ? On Earth Day 2026, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged citizens to adopt sustainable lifestyles and reaffirm commitment towards environment protection, highlighting India’s tradition of harmony with nature amid rising global concerns over climate change and the need for a pollution free environment. …
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