About the Initiative Mission LiFE is a global initiative by India to help the world in its fight against climate change and lead to a sustainable way of life to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the U.N. Mission …
Context: “Arresting land degradation” was included among the top priorities by the G20 Working Group on Environment and Climate Sustainability. This issue is highly relevant to India, which has to support 18 percent of the world’s population on only 2.4 …
Context The government plans to set up a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu, ignoring the threat that Kappaphycus, a widely grown invasive seaweed, poses to corals in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Kappaphycus alvarezii Kappaphycus alvarezii, the elkhorn …
Context: Relevance of hydropower in the Himalayan region is put into question after the crisis unfolding in Joshimath and glacier burst over the Rishiganga hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand. About Hydropower in India Hydropower is often considered green energy because it …
About tigers The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. It is territorial and generally …
About green hydrogen Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. Green hydrogen could be a critical enabler of the global transition to sustainable energy and net zero emissions economies. Other …
Context Converting surplus sugarcane and its products, including sugar and cane juice, into biofuel has unwarranted ecological ramifications, which are cause for concern. Status of Sugar Industry From being a constant seeker of government assistance, the Indian sugar industry has …
Context Genetically engineered (GE) trees are a new frontier of plant biotechnology. While US, intends to release GE trees in the wild, experts have warned of its possible environmental impacts. Genetically Engineered trees A genetically modified tree is a tree …
What are Marine Protected Areas? Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are specially designated regions of the ocean that are protected for the conservation and preservation of marine ecosystems and their diverse species of flora and fauna. MPAs are essentially a space …