BIRDS CENSUS IN YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS
Why in the News? Annual exercise: The Asian Waterbird Count (AWC) will begin from the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi from Saturday, an event that underscores the importance of environmental […]
Rhino Dehorning Emerges As Effective Anti-Poaching Tool
Why in the News? A recent Science journal study shows that rhino dehorning in African reserves led to a sharp decline in poaching, highlighting its effectiveness as a cost-efficient conservation […]
Aravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed
Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, […]
Supreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions
Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar […]