News: The issue of biodiversity leakage has gained attention. About Biodiversity Leak Biodiversity leakage is a phenomenon where nature-damaging human activities are displaced due to the protection or restoration of land areas. Biodiversity leakage occurs when conservation efforts in one area lead to environmental harm elsewhere. This happens due to the displacement of activities like… Continue reading Biodiversity Leak
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Cali Fund
News: The ‘Cali Fund’ was launched recently at the CBD COP16 in Rome. About Cali Fund The Cali Fund was launched on February 25, 2025 at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome. Aim: The fund aims to boost biodiversity finance by collecting contributions from businesses that use… Continue reading Cali Fund
Sudan Virus
News: The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in February 2025. About Sudan Virus Caused by: Sudan virus (SUDV) is part of the Orthoebolavirus genus, the same family as the Ebola virus. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, and internal and external bleeding.… Continue reading Sudan Virus
Marsupials
News: Recently, a team of Australian scientists has successfully created 28 kangaroo embryos using in vitro fertilization (IVF), marking a significant breakthrough in the conservation of marsupials. About Marsupials Marsupials are a distinct group of mammals that give birth to premature young. Unlike placental mammals, their offspring complete most of their development outside the womb. Features… Continue reading Marsupials
Teesta River
News: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently approved the reconstruction of the Teesta-III dam in Sikkim, despite concerns over its structural resilience and environmental risks. About Teesta River The Teesta River originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake in the eastern Himalayas, located in Sikkim, India. It flows through Sikkim and… Continue reading Teesta River
Threats to India’s constitutional values
Source: The post threats to India’s constitutional values has been created, based on the article “New study reveals how microplastics can potentially affect the brain, cognitive function: Study” published in “Down to Earth” on 24th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment- Pollution Context: The article discusses a study on how microplastics may block… Continue reading Threats to India’s constitutional values
Improving faecal sludge management in India
Source: The post Improving faecal sludge management in India has been created, based on the article “Review the treatment” published in “Down to Earth” on 11th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Context: The article discusses challenges in managing faecal sludge and… Continue reading Improving faecal sludge management in India
Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
Source: The post Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues has been created, based on the article “Bishnois v Delhiites: Two different mindsets” published in “Down to Eat” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article highlights two cases: Salman Khan’s arrest for poaching in Jodhpur and Delhi’s failure to… Continue reading Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries
Source: The post World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries has been created, based on the article “Water at heart of climate solutions: World Bank report outlines policy priorities & steps to address finance gaps” published in “Down to earth ” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context:… Continue reading World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries
Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species
Source: The post Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species has been created, based on the article “Genomic variation in mosquitoes responsible for low rates of Zika transmission in Africa: Study” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and technology-Science and Technology-… Continue reading Zika virus transmission in Africa is low due to differences in mosquito species
