India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Why in the news? A National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) study revealed a 30% increase in India’s tiger population over two decades, attributing the success to protected areas and effective conservation efforts, despite global wildlife declines. Tiger Population in India Sees 30% Increase: A recent study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions Important Legislation. GS 3 : Economy of Animal Rearing Focus: The killing of Jai, a community dog in Mumbai, has sparked public outcry, highlighting the need for stronger animal protection measures in India. Social media campaigns, such as #JusticeForJai, have mobilized public support and brought attention to the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Human-wildlife conflicts endanger forests and wildlife; the Supreme Court emphasises resolutions to preserve ecological balance. About the Warning by the Supreme Court: The SC cautioned about the perilous impact of human-wildlife conflicts on forests and wildlife. Justice B.R. Gavai emphasised the necessity of resolving conflicts to preserve forests and wildlife. Balancing …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? Unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the Southern Nicobar. Impacts the indigenous peoples by depriving them of their ancestral territories. Jeopardizes the indigenous way of life …
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 MoreWhy in the news? Genetic profiling of Kerala’s captive elephants begins to aid conservation efforts, coinciding with temple festival season. source:slideserve Highlights of the Initiative: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to conduct genetic profiling of Kerala’s 400 captive elephants. Aim is to add elephant details to a national database for conservation purposes. Kerala Forest Department …
Read More
