Source: Business Standard Relevance: Ecosystem conservation via community participation. Synopsis: Communities have long co-existed with leopards in Jhalana (Rajasthan) which is India’s first leopard reserve declared in 2016. Benefits of leopard conservation Stray dog population is kept under check Forest acts as a temperature and pollutant sink Leopards scavenge carcasses of cattle that villagers would otherwise… Continue reading India’s first leopard reserve offers lessons in coexistence, conservation
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Learning from China (On economic growth & development)
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Agriculture reforms on the line of China are necessary to improve living standards Synopsis: The focus of India’s economic policy has to be on quality education, skill development, and agriculture reforms. Lessons from China. Context Post independence we have achieved several milestones like, reducing poverty, improving literacy, increasing life expectancy etc.… Continue reading Learning from China (On economic growth & development)
The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
Source: Mint Relevance: Fighting climate change and its impacts. Synopsis: Analysis of Solar-Geo engineering as a possible solution against effects of global warming. An analysis. Context In the background of the latest IPCC report on climate change, expectations from 26th United Nation Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) have increased. However, as the effects of global warming… Continue reading The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
Our GDP needs the HDP
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Achieving sustainable and inclusive growth for all. Synopsis: Despite the progress achieved in the field of technology; inequality and deprivation are still an important issue that needs to be addressed in India. Measuring Human Development Product might be a solution because GDP just indicates economic growth, while Human Development Product can… Continue reading Our GDP needs the HDP
Bihar plans GPS trackers for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? In a first, Bihar has decided to tag endangered greater adjutant storks (Leptoptilos dubius), locally known as ‘Garuda’, with GPS trackers to monitor their movement as a part of efforts to conserve them. Bhagalpur’s Kadwa Diara floodplains area is the third-most popular breeding centre for the greater adjutant… Continue reading Bihar plans GPS trackers for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Source: Times of India What is the news? India’s renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydroelectric projects, hit 100 GW (gigawatts) on 12th Aug 21, making it the world’s fourth largest in terms of total installed green energy capacity. The 100 GW renewable capacity accounts for 26% of India’s total installed generation capacity of 383 GW.… Continue reading At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Explained: What will happen to fish as oceans warm?
Source: Indian Express What is the news? The rise in oceanic temperature due to global warming is affecting the aerobic capacity of the fish and could impair their physiological performance in the future. Context The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has warned that ocean warming will continue over the 21st century and… Continue reading Explained: What will happen to fish as oceans warm?
Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? Under the flagship scheme for crop insurance PMFBY, it is the private insurance companies that have benefited the most than the public insurance companies. Context The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance scheme) may have benefited some farmers, but insurance companies have made most of the… Continue reading Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with PMFBY Synopsis: Grievance redressal mechanism set up under PMFBY suffers from various issues, thus impairing the overall efficiency of the scheme. A look at the issues involved and measures that can be taken. Context The parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture was ‘surprised and disappointed’ to know that there… Continue reading Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Bioremediation using bacteria to address oil spills in the ocean What is the news? A new study has confirmed that bacteria with nutrients in the cold seawaters of the Canadian Arctic can help decompose diesel and other petroleum oil after oil spills. These accidents deteriorate the coastal water quality and… Continue reading Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
